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BHJ 451J

1970 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

8,998 mi
Last recorded8,998 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 451J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 8,998 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 8,648 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 8,256 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 7,967 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 7,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 7,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 6,288 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 6,288 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 5,439 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 4,572 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 3,212 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 2,214 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 1,940 miles

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slight Play

Pass 2 Jul 2013 1,587 miles

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jun 2013 1,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 655 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 378 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 99,822 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,661 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2008 99,473 miles

Both front tyres cracking

n/s/f track rod end rubber split

Pass 4 Jun 2007 99,260 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/f track rod end rubber split

Pass 25 May 2006 98,787 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking †

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 451J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 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 BHJ 451J, 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 56 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 BHJ 451J registered?

BHJ 451J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 2 November 1970.

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The MOT history for BHJ 451J shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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