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LPP 266L

1972 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

10,301 mi
Last recorded10,301 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPP 266L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 10,301 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 9,447 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 8,783 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 8,239 miles

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

various oil weeps

Pass 10 Aug 2021 6,786 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 6,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front washer jet not working correctly, offside jet provides enough fluid to clear screen

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 4,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf seatbolts loose ...seat secure enough at time of test ...seatbelt not part of seat

slight corrosion to osf bolt on wing panel

Fail 29 Mar 2019 4,433 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf seatbolts loose ...seat secure enough at time of test ...seatbelt not part of seat

slight corrosion to osf bolt on wing panel

Pass 4 Apr 2018 3,791 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 3,791 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s front wiper blade split.but still clearing screen

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 2,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 2,170 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 1,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 1,495 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 1,305 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 308 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 335 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 99,670 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 99,144 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 98,832 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 98,136 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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LPP 266L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LPP 266L, 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 LPP 266L registered?

LPP 266L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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