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JLM 228K

1971 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

84,325 mi
Last recorded84,325 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLM 228K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 84,325 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 84,209 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 84,061 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 83,957 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 83,954 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 83,809 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 83,663 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 83,465 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 83,393 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 83,250 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 83,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,051 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 82,588 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,263 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,170 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 82,170 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 not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,089 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 81,851 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 81,411 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 80,530 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 80,112 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 80,112 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 79,795 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 79,232 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 78,776 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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JLM 228K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 JLM 228K, 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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What year was JLM 228K registered?

JLM 228K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 9 September 1971.

Is JLM 228K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLM 228K shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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