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KWE 912J

1971 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,822 mi
Last recorded48,822 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWE 912J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 48,822 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 48,505 miles

Central exhaust slightly loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 47,591 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,262 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,906 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 46,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,380 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 46,380 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking from drum. (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,049 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 46,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s steering rack inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

n/s track rod end gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2014 42,509 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 42,509 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,509 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,509 miles

all tyres are old style but legal 2x mitchelin 2x avon

Fail 5 Jan 2011 42,509 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres are old style but legal 2x mitchelin 2x avon

Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,509 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,813 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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KWE 912J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1971 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 42,509 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 KWE 912J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KWE 912J registered?

KWE 912J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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