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HTU 970K

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,692 mi
Last recorded10,692 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 10,692 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 9,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 8,897 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 8,142 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 7,255 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 6,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 5,329 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 3,409 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 1,367 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 1,333 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 1,153 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 1,026 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2009 860 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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HTU 970K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HTU 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HTU 970K registered?

HTU 970K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is HTU 970K safe to buy?

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