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WHP 969J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,696 mi
Last recorded17,696 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHP 969J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 17,696 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 17,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 16,860 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 16,049 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 16,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 16,044 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 16,040 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking electric pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet-washer (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 15,980 miles

Front coil spring worn Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,931 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front windscreen washer slightly weakend.

slight oil leak.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,778 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 15,603 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 15,598 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front road springs very rusty. O/S/R wing support bracked broken

Slip pad on clutch slightly worn.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,512 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 15,134 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,133 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 14,863 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,590 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 14,588 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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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WHP 969J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1971 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 42,509 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 WHP 969J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WHP 969J registered?

WHP 969J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 29 April 1971.

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