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AHY 3J

1971 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,031 mi
Last recorded93,031 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHY 3J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 93,031 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 92,441 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 91,540 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,722 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 90,149 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,776 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 89,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 89,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,238 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 88,775 miles

Coolant leak

vehicle undergone total restoration

Pass 18 Apr 2009 88,242 miles

bottom radiator hose cracking and leaking

play in steering column bushes

spot welding poor

various nuts and bolts missing

wipers poor

Fail 18 Apr 2009 88,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

bottom radiator hose cracking and leaking

play in steering column bushes

spot welding poor

various nuts and bolts missing

wipers poor

Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,929 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 85,593 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 85,593 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 83,601 miles

nut missing on offside front bumper bracket

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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AHY 3J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AHY 3J, 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 AHY 3J registered?

AHY 3J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 26 March 1971.

Is AHY 3J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHY 3J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AHY 3J have outstanding finance?

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