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1539 TR

1973 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

800 mi
Last recorded800 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1539 TR
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 800 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer sill damaged but not holed

Pass 10 Apr 2017 217 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 99,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

slight play in both front inner tie rods

Fail 12 May 2015 99,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

slight play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 2 May 2014 99,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread

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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1539 TR is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,580 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 1539 TR, 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 53 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1539 TR registered?

1539 TR is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 23 March 1973.

Is 1539 TR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1539 TR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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