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CJV 770L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

10,000 mi
Last recorded10,000 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJV 770L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 10,000 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 9,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 7,582 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 7,572 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor beneath pedals (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

lens missing from n/s/f position/indicator

Pass 7 Aug 2019 6,589 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 6 Aug 2019 6,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 28 Aug 2018 5,227 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 3,861 miles

Steering column bottom bush slightly worn.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 3,757 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 3,751 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 3,115 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 1,787 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 98,633 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 97,700 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 96,063 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 94,722 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 91,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 91,838 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 88,886 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 86,876 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CJV 770L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CJV 770L, 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 CJV 770L registered?

CJV 770L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 17 May 1973.

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