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EMG 278J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,008 mi
Last recorded48,008 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMG 278J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 48,008 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 47,321 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 46,665 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 46,123 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,335 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 44,901 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 44,893 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,418 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 43,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,831 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 42,037 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,387 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 41,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,089 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,592 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,893 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f treak rod end has slight play.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,546 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 38,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,490 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,024 miles

o/s/f wheel has slight play on hub splines

Fail 13 Feb 2009 38,024 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

o/s/f wheel has slight play on hub splines

Fail 23 Jul 2008 37,990 miles

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

Centre Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f seatbelt stalk cable shroud damaged by seat.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 25 May 2007 37,462 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 36,794 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 36,794 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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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EMG 278J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EMG 278J, 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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What year was EMG 278J registered?

EMG 278J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is EMG 278J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMG 278J shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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