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DUO 239L

1973 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,325 mi
Last recorded13,325 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUO 239L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 13,325 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 12,998 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 12,827 miles

underside of car has surface rust on

Pass 20 May 2015 12,669 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 12,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

General underbody surface corrosion

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 12,483 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 12,268 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 12,015 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 11,765 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 11,764 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 11,311 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 11,308 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 May 2009 10,884 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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DUO 239L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DUO 239L, 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 239L registered?

DUO 239L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 3 May 1973.

Is DUO 239L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUO 239L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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