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SEJ 157L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,789 mi
Last recorded43,789 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEJ 157L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 43,789 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 39,646 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,504 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 38,479 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 37,996 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 37,102 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 37,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 35,899 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 35,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 35,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2012 35,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,442 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 34,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,128 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,746 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,322 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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SEJ 157L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SEJ 157L, 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 SEJ 157L registered?

SEJ 157L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 25 June 1973.

Is SEJ 157L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEJ 157L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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