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HAC 970K

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,391 mi
Last recorded71,391 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAC 970K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 71,391 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 71,096 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 70,769 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 70,612 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 70,226 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 70,222 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal badly split /deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch slave leaking

oil leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2021 69,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,998 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2017 68,382 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,743 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,253 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,909 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2014 66,909 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

exhaust clamps missing?

fuel cap seal deteriorated

nearside rear body mount bolt loose

Fail 20 Jun 2011 66,899 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside floor has been repaired from inside and may require attention soon

Pass 14 Jun 2010 66,637 miles

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

oil around engine /gearbox

vehicle has been extensively repaired and is very heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,526 miles

nearside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

oil leak

various corrosion spots showing

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Sep 2008 66,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

oil leak

various corrosion spots showing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,077 miles

nearside front inner flitch corroded but in non-percribed area

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2006 66,052 miles

all metal brake pipes heavily under sealed

nearside front inner flitch not in perscribed area corroded

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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HAC 970K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 HAC 970K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HAC 970K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 27 June 1972.

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