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LEC 4J

1971 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,737 mi
Last recorded40,737 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEC 4J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 40,737 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine + transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 40,636 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil + transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 40,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 40,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 40,245 miles

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

Radiator cap found resting on steering rack.

Fail 27 May 2021 40,245 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Radiator cap found resting on steering rack.

Pass 4 Jun 2020 40,146 miles

Oil leak rear of gearbox

Fail 4 Jun 2020 40,146 miles

Oil leak rear of gearbox

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,967 miles

Coolant leak Leak from water pump. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 39,965 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Leak from water pump. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 39,807 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 39,529 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 39,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,279 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,833 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,519 miles

Rear shock absorbers have weak damping action.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 38,517 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear shock absorbers have weak damping action.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,973 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,895 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 36,892 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,353 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s rear brake hanging on very slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,237 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 34,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,599 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 33,599 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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LEC 4J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LEC 4J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LEC 4J registered?

LEC 4J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 15 February 1971.

Is LEC 4J safe to buy?

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