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GVO 258J

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,426 mi
Last recorded96,426 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 258J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 96,426 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 96,055 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 95,247 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 92,509 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 92,044 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 91,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 90,518 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 87,313 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 85,260 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 85,204 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven N/s/r+ O/s/r- (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,299 miles

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover clip is not properly located

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 82,271 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover clip is not properly located

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,121 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,208 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,296 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,756 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,890 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 69,415 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 68,457 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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GVO 258J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GVO 258J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVO 258J registered?

GVO 258J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is GVO 258J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 258J 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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