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HGK 318K

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,406 mi
Last recorded67,406 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGK 318K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 67,406 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 67,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 66,731 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,399 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 66,061 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 65,889 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 May 2019 65,471 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 64,887 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 64,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 May 2017 64,460 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 63,736 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 63,142 miles

Heavy oil leak from rear axle.

Slight damage in swept area of screen.

Slight oil leak from engine and gear box.

Slight play/wear in top steering column bush/bearing.

Very slight play/wear in near side front and off side front wheel bearings.

Pass 19 May 2014 62,650 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 62,269 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 61,850 miles

Rear axle pinion oil seal leaking.

Slight play in top steering column bush.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2012 61,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear axle pinion oil seal leaking.

Slight play in top steering column bush.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 61,613 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 60,749 miles

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

Off side front brake disc scored on inner surface

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2010 60,749 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leaking from radiator

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

Off side front brake disc scored on inner surface

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 60,401 miles

fuel cap seal perished

inside surface of near side front and off side front brake discs corroding

Fail 8 May 2009 60,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap seal perished

inside surface of near side front and off side front brake discs corroding

Pass 14 May 2008 60,092 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 59,731 miles

Brake servo appears poor

Slight play in top streering column bush

Pass 15 May 2006 59,336 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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HGK 318K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HGK 318K, 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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HGK 318K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 3 May 1972.

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