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HNP 872J

1998 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,662 mi
Last recorded91,662 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph TR638,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 872J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 91,662 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 91,216 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 91,216 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 90,800 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 90,563 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 90,563 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 90,166 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 90,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,762 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 89,161 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 88,965 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 88,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 87,290 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 86,724 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 86,369 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 43,110 miles

both upper ball joints on front suspension dust seals very poor

Pass 21 May 2012 85,862 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 85,836 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 85,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 85,807 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 May 2009 85,617 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 85,009 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 84,886 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 84,858 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 84,057 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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HNP 872J is a 1998 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 38,049 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 HNP 872J, 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 28 years old, this Triumph TR6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HNP 872J registered?

HNP 872J is a 1998 Triumph TR6, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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