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NYB 440L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,910 mi
Last recorded61,910 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYB 440L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,910 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 61,788 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 61,704 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 61,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 61,557 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,490 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 61,216 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 61,056 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 60,673 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all four tyres cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,510 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,279 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 60,106 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 60,101 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,880 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 59,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,728 miles

rear diff mounts worn

Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,507 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,876 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2010 58,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 1 May 2009 58,527 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 58,140 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 58,133 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 57,673 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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NYB 440L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NYB 440L, 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 NYB 440L registered?

NYB 440L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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