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ATB 900L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,604 mi
Last recorded89,604 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATB 900L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,604 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal damp

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,480 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,532 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 84,262 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,599 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,600 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil Leak From Rear Diff Oil Seals

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2012 82,600 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil Leak From Rear Diff Oil Seals

Oil leak

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight movement in front anti roll bar

Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,283 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 78,680 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 78,687 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise n/s/f brake binding

advise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2009 77,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 76,350 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 75,759 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 75,262 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 75,191 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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ATB 900L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ATB 900L, 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 ATB 900L registered?

ATB 900L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 10 May 1973.

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