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BHW 990J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

52,690 mi
Last recorded52,690 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 990J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 52,690 miles

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 12 May 2025 51,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 16 May 2024 50,332 miles

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

o/s/r lower wing corroded

Pass 16 May 2023 49,866 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 46,364 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 46,010 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres on 3mm

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 19 Feb 2020 43,637 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 43,637 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 41,017 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leaks

Fail 23 Jan 2019 41,017 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leaks

Pass 14 Feb 2018 39,411 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

slight fluctuation rear brakes

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 5 Feb 2018 39,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

slight fluctuation front and rear brakes

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 16 Jan 2017 37,197 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 37,197 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 35,737 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,066 miles

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 22 Oct 2014 33,066 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,890 miles

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

slight play in osr lower arm bushes

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in top steering colum bush

Fail 11 Sep 2012 30,647 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in top steering colum bush

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,199 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 30,199 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

diff leaking

gearbox leaking

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,163 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear diff.leaking oil.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,813 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 28,813 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,898 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,259 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,407 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 26,407 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

slight play offside steering rack

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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BHW 990J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BHW 990J, 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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BHW 990J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 23 April 1971.

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