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EPA 878J

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,431 mi
Last recorded67,431 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPA 878J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 67,431 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os rear chassis near suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 66,955 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 66,349 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 66,137 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,509 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 65,315 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Underside cover fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside cover fitted obscuring some components

Various oil leaks

Pass 3 Jan 2015 61,795 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,552 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 59,258 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,463 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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EPA 878J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPA 878J, 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.

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What year was EPA 878J registered?

EPA 878J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 18 November 1970.

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