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JHP 956N

1975 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,316 mi
Last recorded4,316 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1975 Triumph TR657,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHP 956N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 4,316 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 3,901 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 3,408 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 1,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished on side walls

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s and o/s inner sills and parts of floor covered in heavy underseal appear ok

no seat belts fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2017 1,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking in boot (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished on side walls

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s and o/s inner sills and parts of floor covered in heavy underseal appear ok

no seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2014 1,342 miles

play in offside front lower joint

Pass 22 Nov 2013 1,232 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

seat belt three point harness type fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2010 998 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 2 May 2009 812 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s inner s[ll needs attention soon

Fail 2 May 2009 812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s inner s[ll needs attention soon

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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JHP 956N is a 1975 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1975 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 57,262 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 JHP 956N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JHP 956N registered?

JHP 956N is a 1975 Triumph TR6, first registered on 7 April 1975.

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