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JLF 423N

1975 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

19,271 mi
Last recorded19,271 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 Triumph TR657,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLF 423N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 19,271 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 18,190 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 18,190 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 17,197 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 16,643 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 16,643 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 15,756 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 14,763 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 14,119 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 14,119 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 13,223 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 13,223 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 12,664 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 12,664 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 11,657 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 10,871 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 10,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 9,616 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt slow in retracting

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2015 9,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

drivers seat belt slow in retracting

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 8,914 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres old

Fail 9 May 2014 8,914 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres old

Pass 7 Jun 2013 8,580 miles

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

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

brakes need useing

emission could be better

grease round outside of hub

Pass 24 May 2012 8,287 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres old

Pass 18 May 2011 8,136 miles

all four tyres high & low spot been standing and old 185/70vr 15

Pass 2 Jun 2010 8,006 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 6,787 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 5,419 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 4,311 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 4,023 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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JLF 423N is a 1975 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 JLF 423N, 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 JLF 423N registered?

JLF 423N is a 1975 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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