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OVM 2H

1970 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,497 mi
Last recorded43,497 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVM 2H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 43,497 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 43,497 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 41,060 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 40,332 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 40,268 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 39,738 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 39,164 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 39,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 38,760 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))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 38,760 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside side repeater inop

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 38,714 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Middle exhaust camp broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 38,161 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak of engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip not affecting drivers view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner inner sill corroded not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner inner sill corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,790 miles

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

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

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,116 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,840 miles

Oil leak engine

Oil leak gearbox

Oil leak rear diff

Fail 14 Jul 2016 36,840 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak engine

Oil leak gearbox

Oil leak rear diff

Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,321 miles

Gearbox weeping oil

Oil leak

Rear diff weeping oil

Pass 16 Jul 2014 35,775 miles

n/s park brake slightly lazy operation

Fail 9 Jul 2014 35,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s park brake slightly lazy operation

Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,107 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,119 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,475 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,178 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,846 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,454 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 21,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,529 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,162 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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OVM 2H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OVM 2H, 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 OVM 2H registered?

OVM 2H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 28 May 1970.

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