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HGC 554J

1971 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,892 mi
Last recorded56,892 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 554J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 56,892 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 56,891 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 56,271 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 56,268 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,266 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,183 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,136 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,120 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,080 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 56,080 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 56,058 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 56,048 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 55,989 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 55,987 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,864 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,762 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 May 2007 55,512 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 55,512 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 55,372 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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HGC 554J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HGC 554J, 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 HGC 554J registered?

HGC 554J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 January 1971.

Is HGC 554J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGC 554J shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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