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COD 333L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,748 mi
Last recorded3,748 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOD 333L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 3,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pipes to hoses and from to caliper both sides starting to get corroded

chassis at rear has been welded in a few places but seems good but has been heverly wax oiled

fuel cap seal starting to get worn

slight wear in near side steering rack arm

Fail 22 Jun 2016 3,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pipes to hoses and from to caliper both sides starting to get corroded

chassis at rear has been welded in a few places but seems good but has been heverly wax oiled

fuel cap seal starting to get worn

slight wear in near side steering rack arm

Pass 14 Apr 2015 3,495 miles

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

steering rack bushes worn

Fail 2 Apr 2015 3,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 11 Jun 2014 3,375 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 3,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 2,645 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear drive shaft joint worn

Fail 22 Apr 2013 2,640 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

horn works involuntary

Pass 3 Jun 2011 2,340 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 2,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 2,032 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 1 Jun 2010 2,032 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 May 2007 1,625 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2006 1,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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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COD 333L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 COD 333L, 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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COD 333L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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