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NXC 97H

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,979 mi
Last recorded75,979 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXC 97H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 75,979 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 75,155 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 74,868 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorbers top bushes perished

offside front suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 6 May 2022 74,867 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorbers top bushes perished

offside front suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 27 May 2020 73,503 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,498 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak at radiator ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,435 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

rad leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,133 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 73,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint top swivel joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine misfire

Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,060 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rad leaking

Fail 24 Mar 2015 73,060 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rad leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,858 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

radiater leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,720 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 72,544 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 72,256 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 70,863 miles

both front coil springs corroding

engine oil leak

surface corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 22 May 2008 70,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

slight play in o/s/f lower trunion

Pass 22 May 2008 70,661 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in o/s/f lower trunion

Pass 29 May 2007 70,402 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 69,901 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 69,901 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine, gearbox and rear axle have oil leaks

Fuel return pipe corroded

drivers seat slightly loose on mounting

front brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

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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NXC 97H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 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 NXC 97H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NXC 97H registered?

NXC 97H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 28 May 1970.

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