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WHP 986J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,295 mi
Last recorded98,295 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHP 986J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 98,295 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 97,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,906 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 96,354 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 94,194 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 93,202 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 91,678 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 91,678 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,785 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 90,162 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 90,161 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,499 miles

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,749 miles

front brake imbalance borderline pass

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,013 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2013 87,444 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 86,787 miles

rear brake imbalance 37%

Pass 19 Oct 2010 85,229 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edge

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 14 Oct 2010 85,229 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edge

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2009 84,291 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 83,367 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 82,414 miles

advise slight play in n/s/front rack end

anti roll bar bushes poor

Pass 9 Dec 2006 80,952 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 79,767 miles

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 986J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 WHP 986J, 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 986J registered?

WHP 986J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 15 April 1971.

Is WHP 986J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHP 986J shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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