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GYM 133J

1971 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,163 mi
Last recorded14,163 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYM 133J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 14,163 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 14,104 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 12,852 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, both rear feeds

Corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 12,852 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, both rear feeds

Corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,999 miles

Corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Pass 23 May 2012 11,882 miles

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

Fail 23 May 2012 11,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

Pass 26 May 2011 10,342 miles

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 6,469 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Fail 6 Apr 2010 6,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Pass 9 Apr 2009 3,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight bind o/s/r brkae

Split in o/s/r tyre

damage to front number plate

Fail 9 Apr 2009 3,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight bind o/s/r brkae

Split in o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,651 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,651 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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GYM 133J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYM 133J, 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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What year was GYM 133J registered?

GYM 133J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 22 July 1971.

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