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JGP 499K

1971 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

16,901 mi
Last recorded16,901 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGP 499K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 16,901 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 16,901 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 16,879 miles

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

Minor oil leaks from transmission area.

Parking brake lever has slight side movement.

Fail 16 Oct 2024 16,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Minor oil leaks from transmission area.

Parking brake lever has slight side movement.

Pass 9 Oct 2023 16,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 16,742 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 16,714 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH JOINTS ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 16,697 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 16,456 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 16,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 16,234 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 15,862 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 15,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 15,167 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 14,894 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 14,314 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,999 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 29,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,999 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,627 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,756 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,136 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 27,585 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 27,582 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,753 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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JGP 499K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JGP 499K, 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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JGP 499K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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