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ATC 590L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

65,437 mi
Last recorded65,437 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATC 590L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 65,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 65,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,758 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 64,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,603 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,145 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 63,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,947 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 62,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,786 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,047 miles

offside & nearside front brake discs inner faces mark

Fail 7 Jul 2011 62,039 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside & nearside front brake discs inner faces mark

Pass 8 Jul 2008 62,025 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 62,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 62,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,853 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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ATC 590L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ATC 590L, 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 ATC 590L registered?

ATC 590L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 22 May 1973.

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