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SFA 962J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,338 mi
Last recorded24,338 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFA 962J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 24,338 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 21,724 miles

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

slight play in steering column top bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,550 miles

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SOME MOVEMENT DETECTED UPPER STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING CLAMP

Pass 5 Apr 2017 21,476 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,194 miles

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 13 Feb 2015 20,477 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,471 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,699 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 17,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 17,409 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,619 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 16,610 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside front lower wing corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

head lamps getting dull

play in n/s+o/s rear drive shaft splines

Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,677 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,861 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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SFA 962J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SFA 962J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFA 962J registered?

SFA 962J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 19 January 1971.

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The MOT history for SFA 962J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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