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MJC 201L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,540 mi
Last recorded89,540 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJC 201L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 89,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,726 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 88,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat aria (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leak gear box oil leak clutch slave leking

Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,115 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/chassis mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/chassis mounting (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 83,125 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 83,119 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,882 miles

Slight corrosion on rear boot floor.

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on nearside front body mounting point.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 82,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on nearside front body mounting point.

Slight corrosion on rear boot floor.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,739 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 82,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2013 82,614 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on boot floor.

Fail 16 May 2013 82,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on boot floor.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 158,912 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 80,800 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 801,202 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 80,186 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,126 miles

n/s rear closing repaired with filler

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear inner sills

slight corrosion to rear floor

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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MJC 201L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJC 201L, 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 MJC 201L registered?

MJC 201L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 17 November 1972.

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