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XJB 522L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,322 mi
Last recorded37,322 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJB 522L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 37,322 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 37,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 35,636 miles

both front shock absorber top mounts are perished

Pass 24 Jun 2022 32,794 miles

Front Shock absorber bushes perished.

Slight exhaust blows from manifold and down pipe areas

Pass 11 Jun 2018 31,463 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 31,426 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,405 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,385 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,335 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 31,306 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,264 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,968 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,833 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 30,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s/r & N/s/r drive shaft flanges loose

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 30,483 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 30,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2005 29,509 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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XJB 522L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XJB 522L, 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 XJB 522L registered?

XJB 522L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 22 September 1972.

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