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WTL 591K

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,456 mi
Last recorded23,456 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTL 591K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 23,456 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 22,429 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 21,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 20,427 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 19,767 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 18,382 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 17,631 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 17,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component casing not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 15,990 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 15,983 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe unions (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 15,000 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 14,994 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 14,002 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,322 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 12,324 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 11,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 10,349 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 8,597 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 7,870 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 7,190 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 7,185 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 5,133 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 4,244 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 2,876 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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WTL 591K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WTL 591K, 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 WTL 591K registered?

WTL 591K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 June 1972.

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