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JMB 129L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,991 mi
Last recorded29,991 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMB 129L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 29,991 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 29,952 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 29,917 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 29,893 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 29,865 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 29,831 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,133 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,943 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 28,657 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 28,264 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,578 miles

slight movement in o/s/front lower trunion bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,111 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 26,702 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,552 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front nearside brake disc inner face slightly scored

Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,335 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,186 miles

front offside wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,142 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 May 2007 26,100 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 May 2006 25,886 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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JMB 129L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JMB 129L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JMB 129L registered?

JMB 129L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is JMB 129L safe to buy?

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