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UXJ 231L

1972 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,747 mi
Last recorded35,747 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXJ 231L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,747 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 33,468 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,808 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,388 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,796 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,031 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,987 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 22,927 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

O/S & N/S front suspension weak when bounced.

Slight movement in steering column.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,559 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,721 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 18,701 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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UXJ 231L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UXJ 231L, 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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What year was UXJ 231L registered?

UXJ 231L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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