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KMB 399L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

7,715 mi
Last recorded7,715 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMB 399L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 7,715 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 6,667 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 11,106 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 6,147 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 6,147 miles

Central Rear Upper Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 5,497 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 4,828 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 4,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 3,908 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 3,908 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 2,920 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 2,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 1,073 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,197 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,651 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,707 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 72,542 miles

rear axel rubber mounts slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2008 72,204 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 71,430 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 71,402 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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KMB 399L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KMB 399L, 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 KMB 399L registered?

KMB 399L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 23 August 1972.

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