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GDJ 875J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,965 mi
Last recorded95,965 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDJ 875J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 95,965 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 95,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working when sidelights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 95,701 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 95,335 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 95,231 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 95,177 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,041 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2018 94,907 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2017 94,890 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 94,816 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 94,539 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 94,201 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 93,906 miles

Oil leak

chassis rails corroding

Pass 5 May 2012 93,105 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rack bush slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2010 92,815 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2010 92,808 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Sep 2010 92,802 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion at n/s body mount

slight binding of n/s/f brake

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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GDJ 875J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GDJ 875J, 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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GDJ 875J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 11 June 1971.

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