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73 TR

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,068 mi
Last recorded87,068 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 TR
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 87,068 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 86,431 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,053 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 85,935 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 85,710 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,573 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 84,951 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 84,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 84,339 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 84,124 miles

offside front top suspension swivel dust boot dislodged

offside rear brake not locking but meets minimum requirements

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2008 84,028 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 83,389 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 83,389 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 82,698 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 82,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside 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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73 TR is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 73 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 73 TR registered?

73 TR is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 27 September 1973.

Is 73 TR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 73 TR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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