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YTO 590K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

38,569 mi
Last recorded38,569 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTO 590K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 38,569 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Inner tyre worn smooth

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low but serviceable (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 37,677 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 37,664 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,712 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,423 miles

incomplete weld repair tp offside rear chassis

Fail 16 Jun 2015 35,420 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

incomplete weld repair tp offside rear chassis

Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,037 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,635 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,381 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 34,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,147 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 34,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,617 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 33,611 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,229 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 33,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 33,082 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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YTO 590K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YTO 590K, 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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YTO 590K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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