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JKH 284L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,244 mi
Last recorded26,244 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 284L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 26,244 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 26,015 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 25,945 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Movement in o/s and n/s steering rack mounting bushes

Slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 May 2017 25,916 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,818 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,694 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 25,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 25,500 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,689 miles

slight corrosion tyo front brake disc,s

Fail 5 Mar 2012 24,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight corrosion tyo front brake disc,s

Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,465 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,440 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 24,436 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 24,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 24,117 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 24,107 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak from engine dip stick

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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JKH 284L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JKH 284L, 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 JKH 284L registered?

JKH 284L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 9 March 1973.

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