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SGJ 969L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

14,474 mi
Last recorded14,474 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGJ 969L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 14,474 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 14,439 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 14,406 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 14,342 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 14,183 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 14,021 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 13,890 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 16,819 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,649 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 13,439 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,791 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 12,371 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth remaining

Pass 16 Apr 2014 12,152 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear tyres has slight perish to sidewalls

Pass 3 Apr 2013 11,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,816 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,632 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 11,632 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front steering track rod ends rubber boots split

offside front flexi brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 11,316 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 11,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,006 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,635 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,258 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,752 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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SGJ 969L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 SGJ 969L, 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 SGJ 969L registered?

SGJ 969L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 6 April 1973.

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