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YNK 99K

1971 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,801 mi
Last recorded77,801 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNK 99K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 77,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on engine and gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 77,797 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test thing on windscreen ()

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on engine and gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 76,927 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on engine and gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 75,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine and gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,906 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 72,915 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly perished at outer clip end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 72,915 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slightly perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,105 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 70,167 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,905 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,663 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 69,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,442 miles

Slight exhaust blow from joints with tail section

Slight wear in drivers seat rails

Fail 17 Nov 2015 69,441 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not fixed to reel correctly (5.2.5b)

Steering retaining device missing Top steering rubber universal joint bolt locking wire missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Drivers seat rails worn

Exhaust blowing from joints with tail section

Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,716 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 68,715 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 May 2013 66,729 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 64,900 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 64,479 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,016 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 63,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 59,931 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 59,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2008 59,318 miles

Exhaust blowing from most joints

Front fuel pipe badly chafed on front chassis rail

Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,385 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 52,144 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?

Based on 59,030 MOT tests across 5,951 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
5,951
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,592
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,104
Stop lamp not working 1,042
Horn not working 887
brake binding 777
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YNK 99K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1971 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 42,509 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph TR6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YNK 99K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR6 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YNK 99K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 August 1971.

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