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OBH 308L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

14,994 mi
Last recorded14,994 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBH 308L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 14,994 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 13,123 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 12,721 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 9,214 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 5,569 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 1,955 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play trunnion (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2015 95,461 miles

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

n/s inner rack joint slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2015 95,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s inner rack joint slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,961 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,319 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 82,820 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,492 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 82,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 82,155 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 82,146 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 81,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 81,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 81,354 miles

Diff leaking oil

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

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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OBH 308L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBH 308L, 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 OBH 308L registered?

OBH 308L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 14 November 1972.

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