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SBR 232J

1971 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

8,865 mi
Last recorded8,865 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBR 232J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 8,865 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 7,116 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 6,086 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 5,149 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 4,269 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 4,236 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mounting corroded on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Hazard warning lamps not working

Pass 27 Apr 2021 3,820 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 3,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 3,523 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 3,150 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 102,129 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 102,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 100,536 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 99,160 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 98,048 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 97,166 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 95,772 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 94,196 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 93,219 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 92,051 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 91,093 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 90,422 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 89,785 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 89,246 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 89,246 miles

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

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

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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SBR 232J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1971 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 42,509 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 SBR 232J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SBR 232J registered?

SBR 232J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 18 June 1971.

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