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DRJ 156L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,662 mi
Last recorded72,662 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 156L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 72,662 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,112 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 69,433 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 68,565 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Caliper carrier loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,984 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 67,318 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 67,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 67,097 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 67,073 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,645 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 66,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,290 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 63,655 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 63,655 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,593 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,536 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 96,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,482 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 60,980 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 60,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,477 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,472 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,469 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 49,805 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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DRJ 156L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1973 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,580 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 DRJ 156L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DRJ 156L registered?

DRJ 156L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 4 January 1973.

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