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JMS 490N

1975 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,929 mi
Last recorded64,929 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1975 Triumph TR657,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMS 490N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 64,929 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 64,735 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 63,490 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,954 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 61,296 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 60,371 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 60,121 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 60,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,779 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,422 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,940 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 58,940 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,254 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 58,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,635 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,262 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2010 57,031 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both font tyres starting to perrish

Pass 13 Mar 2007 54,955 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 54,917 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

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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JMS 490N is a 1975 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 JMS 490N, 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 JMS 490N registered?

JMS 490N is a 1975 Triumph TR6, first registered on 11 March 1975.

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The MOT history for JMS 490N shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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