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BLJ 616K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

4,180 mi
Last recorded4,180 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 616K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 4,180 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 4,030 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 3,394 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 2,908 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 2,831 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 2,815 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 2,778 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 2,457 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 2,262 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 2,190 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 1,756 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 1,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working both intermittent (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 1,392 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 1,295 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 1,258 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 1,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake application slightly uneven, recomend tyey are checked

Pass 18 Sep 2010 1,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Upper Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

rear brakes slightly uneven . advise inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2009 1,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

recommend rear brakes be checked slightly uneven on application

Pass 21 Jun 2008 1,003 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 960 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake has lower performance on increase

Pass 13 Apr 2006 499 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wheel bearing needs ajusting

offside rear brake has lower perforfance

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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BLJ 616K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 BLJ 616K, 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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BLJ 616K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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