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1972 TR

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

27,300 mi
Last recorded27,300 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1972 TR
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 27,300 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 25,317 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 23,376 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 21,291 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 19,654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 17,541 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 15,910 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 13,027 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 10,137 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 10,137 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 7,861 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 5,460 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 2,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r brake slightly sticky

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,762 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 93,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,298 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 90,727 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 89,492 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 87,954 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 86,806 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 85,072 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 83,595 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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1972 TR is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1972 TR, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1972 TR?

You can check the full history of 1972 TR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 1972 TR registered?

1972 TR is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is 1972 TR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1972 TR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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