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WAR 641

1972 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

19,369 mi
Last recorded19,369 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 641
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 19,369 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 19,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 19,091 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 19,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 18,927 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 18,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 18,694 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 18,623 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 18,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 18,211 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 17,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes are coated in under seal or grease product, hard to accurately assess total condition. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 17,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,529 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 16,529 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 15,705 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 15,250 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 15,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,686 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking

chips in the windscreen

score marks on inside of front brake discs

slight engine oil leak

slight play in o/s/r wishbone bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,992 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 13,527 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 12,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,742 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 11,742 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,852 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 10,162 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 10,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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WAR 641 is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WAR 641, 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 WAR 641 registered?

WAR 641 is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 8 May 1972.

Is WAR 641 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 641 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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