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GJV 52

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,081 mi
Last recorded62,081 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJV 52
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 62,081 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

slight vertical play detected in nearside front suspension areas

Fail 21 Jul 2025 62,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2024 60,727 miles

Nearside Front slight play in lower king pin

Nearside Front tyre date stamp 2014

Offside Front slight play in lower king pin

Offside Front tyre date stamp 2014

Pass 18 Jul 2023 59,208 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

fluid leak from rear differential areas

Pass 21 Jul 2022 57,762 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 55,717 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 54,263 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,128 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,549 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,411 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,079 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,389 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,274 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,680 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,699 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2008 23,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,555 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,972 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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GJV 52 is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1973 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,580 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 GJV 52, 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 53 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJV 52 registered?

GJV 52 is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 14 September 1973.

Is GJV 52 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJV 52 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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