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BHJ 184J

1971 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,231 mi
Last recorded47,231 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 184J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 47,231 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 46,276 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 44,793 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 42,962 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 41,810 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,064 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 36,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,396 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,503 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,824 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,007 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 33,005 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,875 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 31,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,998 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,625 miles

oil leaks?

scoring on inner faces of front brake discs

Fail 26 Apr 2010 29,578 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leaks?

scoring on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2009 29,254 miles

slight scoring on front brake discs mainly n/s

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,541 miles

n/s/f brake disc scored on inner face

o/s wiper split on ends

slight blow on exhaust centre section at joint to front pipe

Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,015 miles

exhaust back box mounting started to split at n/s/r

n/s/f brake disc scored on inner face

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicators 205/60/15h

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,136 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

slight exhaust blow on joint between front+centre sections

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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BHJ 184J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BHJ 184J, 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.

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What year was BHJ 184J registered?

BHJ 184J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 23 February 1971.

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The MOT history for BHJ 184J shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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