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JSN 3

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,544 mi
Last recorded63,544 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSN 3
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 63,544 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 63,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 63,543 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 63,536 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 53,535 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 53,535 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 63,529 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 63,529 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 63,526 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 63,526 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,522 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,516 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,512 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 63,512 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working FRONT AND REAR (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,453 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 63,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,335 miles

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

advise wear in offside and nearside rear drive shafts

Fail 26 Jun 2015 63,331 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advise wear in offside and nearside rear drive shafts

Fail 24 Oct 2014 63,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,205 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 62,579 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 62,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,814 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 61,814 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 61,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,092 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,753 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,080 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 57,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 55,028 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 55,028 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 53,450 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 53,448 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

horn sounds when turning steering wheel

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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JSN 3 is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JSN 3, 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 JSN 3 registered?

JSN 3 is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 8 March 1973.

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