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KNJ 868L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,253 mi
Last recorded61,253 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNJ 868L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,253 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,183 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,936 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,786 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,588 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 60,575 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,505 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 60,481 miles

Air intake housing insucure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Speedo cable insucure

Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,325 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Speedo cable insucure

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,712 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,653 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 59,577 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 58,515 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 58,303 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 57,988 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 57,987 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

inner sills weak, o/s/r chassis,n/s/r outer sill getting weak

o/s/f door strape missing

slight play n/s/f top ball joint

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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KNJ 868L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KNJ 868L, 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 KNJ 868L registered?

KNJ 868L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 10 August 1972.

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