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DUO 156L

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,975 mi
Last recorded17,975 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUO 156L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 17,975 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside headlamp poor

Rear brake imbalance high (nearside trailing behind)

Pass 28 Sep 2021 17,738 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 17,719 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 16 Sep 2019 17,686 miles

Play detected in nearside steering rack-end

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 17,566 miles

Play detected in nearside front steering rack-end

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2017 17,350 miles

both inner sills corroding need underseal

rear brake imbalance high at 25%

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 19 Sep 2016 17,181 miles

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

offside check strap broken

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 19 Sep 2016 17,181 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

offside check strap broken

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,997 miles

oil leak from gearbox onto exhaust

Pass 16 Sep 2014 16,829 miles

both front (lower rear) inner wheel arches corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 16,598 miles

play detected in nearside steering rack-end

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Sep 2012 16,434 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,188 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre nearing (on) limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear upper ball joints

slight play in both steering rack-ends

Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,011 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 16,010 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,779 miles

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside front tyre on limit

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,537 miles

hole in o/s inner sill

play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Sep 2008 15,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hole in o/s inner sill

play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,880 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 14,255 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 14,254 miles

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

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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DUO 156L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DUO 156L, 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 DUO 156L registered?

DUO 156L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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