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CUO 521L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,490 mi
Last recorded5,490 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUO 521L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 5,490 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 5,396 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 5,394 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 5,257 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,154 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 5,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion rear boot floor

corrosion to rear valance

slight play in front rack arms

Pass 6 Apr 2013 4,910 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 4,796 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 4,646 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 4,594 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 4,436 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 4,289 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 4,135 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 3,969 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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CUO 521L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CUO 521L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CUO 521L registered?

CUO 521L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is CUO 521L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUO 521L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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