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ELN 891J

1970 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

14,135 mi
Last recorded14,135 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELN 891J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 14,135 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 13,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 13,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn upper bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 12,776 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 11,544 miles

Front pads moving in caliper

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 11,045 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 11,045 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 10,476 miles

Nearside Rear brakes lazy/lowish efforts

Pass 6 Aug 2019 9,330 miles

Nearside Rear parking and service brakes lazy

Offside Front Lower trunnion bush some wear

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 9,330 miles

Nearside Rear parking and service brakes lazy

Offside Front Lower trunnion bush some wear

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 8,841 miles

Nearside parking brake lazy

Offside Front Lower trunnion bolt loose/slight wear

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 8,220 miles

n/s/r service and parking brakes lazy

Fail 12 Jul 2017 8,165 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front upper wish bone bushes wearing

o/s/f lower trunion some wear

Pass 12 Jul 2016 6,769 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 5,916 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 5,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 5,209 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 3,638 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 3,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 2,449 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 2,405 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 2,323 miles

advise slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 25 Aug 2009 2,025 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 2,024 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 1,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 51 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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ELN 891J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ELN 891J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELN 891J registered?

ELN 891J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 6 November 1970.

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