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OJB 438L

1973 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

6,978 mi
Last recorded6,978 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJB 438L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 6,978 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 6,293 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 6,137 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 5,115 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 4,628 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 4,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 3,723 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 May 2021 3,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear hazard lights not working

Pass 15 May 2020 3,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 1,695 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides on the front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / Gear box, Slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge, Both sides on the rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 1,695 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides on the front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / Gear box, Slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge, Both sides on the rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,847 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,680 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,912 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,157 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 92,157 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s handbrake lowish reading.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,055 miles

body getting weak in places

rear tyres v rated fronts h rated

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,849 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,813 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 77,679 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 77,630 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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OJB 438L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OJB 438L, 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 OJB 438L registered?

OJB 438L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 21 May 1973.

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