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BLA 106H

1970 Triumph TR6

Maroon Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

50,370 mi
Last recorded50,370 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLA 106H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 50,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 50,036 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 50,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 49,826 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 49,255 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,833 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 48,829 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,646 miles

nearside rear service brake effort slightly low and service application uneven

Fail 24 Apr 2018 48,646 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with the brake lights (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear service brake effort slightly low and service application uneven

Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,373 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 48,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 48,430 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,219 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 48,216 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 48,025 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,267 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

corrosion to o/s/f floor pan area

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2009 46,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,198 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,722 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 45,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BLA 106H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Maroon with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BLA 106H, 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.

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What year was BLA 106H registered?

BLA 106H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 3 April 1970.

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