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DPV 764L

1973 Triumph TR6

Maroon Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

6,467 mi
Last recorded6,467 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPV 764L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2022 6,467 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured UNDER DASHBOARD (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front POSITION LAMP INTERMITTENT OPERATION

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 6,100 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 6,093 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 6,078 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 5,969 miles

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2015 5,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2010 5,825 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 5,671 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 5,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 5,496 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 5,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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 764L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Maroon with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DPV 764L, 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 764L registered?

DPV 764L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 17 April 1973.

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