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BHJ 315J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,995 mi
Last recorded62,995 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 315J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 62,995 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,895 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,341 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,011 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,644 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 59,644 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,447 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 59,447 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 59,171 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,769 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 58,410 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 58,409 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2009 58,406 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid evident on both rear tyres

o/s/r service brake performance slightly low

some surface corrosion on body work

Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,535 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Dec 2007 57,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 315J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 315J, 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 315J registered?

BHJ 315J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 19 April 1971.

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