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KTN 440L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,477 mi
Last recorded62,477 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTN 440L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 62,477 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 62,218 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 61,639 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 61,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Links and D bushes slight worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 60,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 60,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Pair (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Slight engine and gear box oil leaks

Pass 15 May 2020 59,938 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 59,536 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 59,534 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 58,804 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 58,351 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 57,757 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,425 miles

slight play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,846 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,314 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 55,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,179 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2011 55,179 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,091 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 55,091 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,860 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 54,860 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,550 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 54,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 54,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,263 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 53,984 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 53,964 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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KTN 440L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KTN 440L, 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 KTN 440L registered?

KTN 440L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 October 1972.

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