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BCT 955L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,682 mi
Last recorded16,682 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCT 955L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 16,682 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to nearside 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 16,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 16,122 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamps/joints/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 14,601 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 14,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 13,057 miles

Front tyres scrubbed on edges

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 13,047 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front tyres scrubbed on edges

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 11,547 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 11,541 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 9,796 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 9,786 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 5,631 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 5,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 5,031 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 4,986 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 4,907 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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BCT 955L 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 62.5%.

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 BCT 955L, 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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BCT 955L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 May 1973.

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