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SWV 995J

1970 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

35,890 mi
Last recorded35,890 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWV 995J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 35,890 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 35,714 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 35,256 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 35,250 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filer housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy + also has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r parking brake may need adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Oct 2022 34,951 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 34,651 miles

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 34,424 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 34,276 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 33,665 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,089 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 31,901 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 31,641 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 30,882 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 29,972 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 28,484 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 28,484 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 28,145 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 27,244 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 24,371 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 23,432 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 22,723 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

grease on o/s front back plate very close to disc

Pass 16 Sep 2005 22,430 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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SWV 995J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 SWV 995J, 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 SWV 995J registered?

SWV 995J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 2 October 1970.

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The MOT history for SWV 995J shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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