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UBP 578K

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,755 mi
Last recorded60,755 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBP 578K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 60,755 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 60,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 60,545 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 60,545 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,542 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 60,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,509 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,501 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,492 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,484 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 60,484 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 59,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,553 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 59,525 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2007 59,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2006 59,511 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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UBP 578K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 UBP 578K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UBP 578K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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