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DPV 398L

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,337 mi
Last recorded79,337 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPV 398L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 79,337 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 78,619 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 77,911 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 77,805 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,094 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 77,031 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,709 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,295 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2014 76,230 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 75,964 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,964 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,958 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 74,947 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,913 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 75,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 75,724 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 75,624 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,558 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 75,558 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 75,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 75,322 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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DPV 398L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DPV 398L, 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 DPV 398L registered?

DPV 398L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is DPV 398L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPV 398L shows 21 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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