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FTC 406J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,585 mi
Last recorded77,585 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTC 406J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 77,585 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 77,574 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 77,571 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 77,524 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 76,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 75,880 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 75,066 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 74,916 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,440 miles

o/s front brake disc badly scored

Fail 3 Jun 2014 74,423 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s front brake disc badly scored

Pass 24 May 2013 74,366 miles

o/s front brake disc badly scored on inner surface

Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,965 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,789 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,172 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 61,172 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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FTC 406J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FTC 406J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FTC 406J registered?

FTC 406J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 June 1971.

Is FTC 406J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTC 406J shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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