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DGB 126K

1972 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

31,615 mi
Last recorded31,615 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGB 126K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 31,615 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 31,397 miles

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar link rubber bushes have slight deterioration

Fail 22 May 2018 31,341 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,713 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front anti roll bar links have slight deterioration at rubber bushes

o/s/r floor by rear suspension mounts has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2016 30,403 miles

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

both front anti roll bar links rubber bushes have some deterioration

both front wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/f headlight beam image is flat

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight wear

o/s/r floor by rear suspension mounting has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2016 30,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front anti roll bar links rubber bushes have some deterioration

both front wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/f headlight beam image is flat

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight wear

o/s/r floor by rear suspension mounting has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,759 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 29,543 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 29,329 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 29,216 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 29,216 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,165 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 28,160 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,749 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 26,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 25,224 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 25,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 24,518 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,260 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,826 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 18,826 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DGB 126K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DGB 126K, 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.

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DGB 126K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 20 March 1972.

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