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KPP 806L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

11,067 mi
Last recorded11,067 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPP 806L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 11,067 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 11,067 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 11,025 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 11,025 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 11,010 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 11,001 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 10,986 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 10,986 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam not working (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 10,707 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 10,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 10,006 miles

Offside Front Lower slight play in suspension trunnion

Fail 13 Dec 2018 9,994 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn bush (2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working properly intermittant (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 9,110 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 8,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 7,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge more than rest of tyre

Fail 7 Dec 2015 7,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on coil spring and track rod (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on upper ball joint fixing bolt (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on upper ball joint fixing bolt (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge more than rest of tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2014 6,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge more than rest of tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 6,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge more than rest of tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 4,923 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 2,935 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front brake discs heavily scored on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 99,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 99,216 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 99,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KPP 806L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KPP 806L, 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 KPP 806L registered?

KPP 806L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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