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JUD 449L

1972 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,754 mi
Last recorded5,754 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUD 449L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 5,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - undersealed (hinders inspection) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 4,007 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside and Offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 2,248 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside and Offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Minor oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2022 2,135 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 99,974 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both - offside worst (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 99,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside and Offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,844 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 97,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 97,642 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 97,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 97,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,737 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 96,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,860 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,341 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 92,834 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,988 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 87,222 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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JUD 449L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JUD 449L, 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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JUD 449L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 6 October 1972.

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The MOT history for JUD 449L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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