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TTU 597J

1970 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,351 mi
Last recorded34,351 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTU 597J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 34,351 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 31,817 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 30,925 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 27,672 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 25,361 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 22,022 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 20,090 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 15,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 11,944 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 10,717 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 7,554 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 5,667 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 3,956 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 3,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 3,883 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have reduced dampening effect.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear section of exhaust system is rubbing against chassis

Rear silencer box has been damaged but is not leaking.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 3,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear shock absorbers have reduced dampening effect.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear section of exhaust system is rubbing against chassis

Rear silencer box has been damaged but is not leaking.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 3,779 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight side to side movement on its mountings.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 3,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight side to side movement on its mountings.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 3,693 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 3,581 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 3,546 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 3,534 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 3,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 3,473 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 3,425 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 3,343 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small cracks in n/s front tyre

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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TTU 597J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TTU 597J, 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 TTU 597J registered?

TTU 597J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 October 1970.

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The MOT history for TTU 597J shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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