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JAX 7L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

34,423 mi
Last recorded34,423 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAX 7L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 34,423 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 34,106 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 34,106 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 33,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 32,788 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 32,374 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,741 miles

under body slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 31,741 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under body slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 28,528 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 26,695 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 26,681 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 25,434 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 25,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,332 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 22,378 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 21,654 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 21,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,084 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 20,149 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 20,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,163 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 19,162 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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JAX 7L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1973 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,580 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 JAX 7L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JAX 7L registered?

JAX 7L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 9 April 1973.

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