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NKX 596L

1972 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,854 mi
Last recorded1,854 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKX 596L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 1,854 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 1,198 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 78,590 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 78,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,554 miles

corrosion under bonnet

oil leaks

old under body repaires

play n/s/r hub

Fail 17 Oct 2014 78,554 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion under bonnet

oil leaks

old under body repaires

play n/s/r hub

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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NKX 596L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NKX 596L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NKX 596L registered?

NKX 596L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is NKX 596L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKX 596L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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