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DUO 240L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,109 mi
Last recorded50,109 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUO 240L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 50,109 miles

1.slight damage to front windscreen 2.slight wear in n/s/r suspension joints

Pass 6 Aug 2016 50,041 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 49,982 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 49,863 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 49,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 49,949 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 49,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,285 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

damage to windscreen n/s

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,905 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,430 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 47,270 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,331 miles

Customer advise:- Check handbrake operation.

Fail 21 Aug 2007 45,331 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,203 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 240L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 240L, 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 54 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 DUO 240L registered?

DUO 240L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 20 September 1972.

Is DUO 240L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUO 240L 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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