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HNJ 838N

1975 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,823 mi
Last recorded99,823 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1975 Triumph TR657,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNJ 838N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 99,823 miles

corrosion in various places

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 95,851 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 91,352 miles

oil leak

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Oct 2012 89,517 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 89,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 89,420 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 89,146 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 89,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 88,798 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 88,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight imbalance on rear service brake

slight play in n/s/f hub

Pass 12 Jun 2008 88,398 miles

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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HNJ 838N is a 1975 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1975 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 57,262 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 HNJ 838N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HNJ 838N registered?

HNJ 838N is a 1975 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 February 1975.

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The MOT history for HNJ 838N shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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