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EMU 1J

1971 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,255 mi
Last recorded99,255 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMU 1J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 99,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 99,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 98,432 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 98,372 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 97,972 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 97,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting strap deteriated

Fail 15 Apr 2016 97,583 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting strap deteriated

Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,541 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,447 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,267 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 97,045 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 97,045 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 96,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 95,314 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 95,283 miles

Advanced corrosion to offside front forward body mounting

Front wishbone inner bushes perishing

Nearside handbrake weak

Offside front tyre starting to perish

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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EMU 1J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EMU 1J, 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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EMU 1J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 14 January 1971.

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