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NHJ 111M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

5,457 mi
Last recorded5,457 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHJ 111M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 5,457 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 5,025 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 2,466 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 1,782 miles

all underside and components covered in wax oil

Fail 2 Mar 2022 1,782 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

all underside and components covered in wax oil

Pass 8 Apr 2021 731 miles

all underside and components covered in wax oil

Pass 12 Jun 2020 121 miles

underside wax oiled

Pass 20 May 2019 88,928 miles

all underside and components covered with wax oil

Fail 20 May 2019 88,928 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all underside and components covered with wax oil

Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,503 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 87,503 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 87,440 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 87,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 87,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 86,896 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 86,731 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 86,230 miles

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

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

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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NHJ 111M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1973 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,580 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 NHJ 111M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NHJ 111M registered?

NHJ 111M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NHJ 111M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHJ 111M shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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