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DAC 940J

1970 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,259 mi
Last recorded39,259 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAC 940J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 39,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 37,220 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 36,178 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 34,785 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 34,711 miles

Movement at upper steering column mounting, but appears secure.

Nearside Headlamp beam pattern just acceptable

Nearside Rear Halfshaft slide appears worn and rubber gaiter split

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp beam pattern just acceptable

Offside Rear Halfshaft slide appears worn and rubber gaiter split

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Seat tilt mechanism not locking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Movement up and down at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 34,711 miles

Horn not working Erratic operation (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Movement at upper steering column mounting, but appears secure.

Nearside Headlamp beam pattern just acceptable

Nearside Rear Halfshaft slide appears worn and rubber gaiter split

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp beam pattern just acceptable

Offside Rear Halfshaft slide appears worn and rubber gaiter split

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat tilt mechanism not locking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Movement up and down at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 32,523 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 32,061 miles

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 5 Dec 2016 31,722 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 31,722 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,001 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 31,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 29,888 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 29,888 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,829 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 27,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 26,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 25,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,627 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 235,454 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 23,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,448 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 17,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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DAC 940J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 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 DAC 940J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DAC 940J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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