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DWG 58L

1973 Triumph TR6

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,609 mi
Last recorded35,609 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWG 58L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 35,609 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,512 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,421 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Jul 2016 35,413 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gearbox slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 35,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 35,181 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,175 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 35,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 35,126 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 35,030 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,985 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 34,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight freeplay in steering rack.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,828 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight freeplat in both front steering rack arms

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,756 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 34,664 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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DWG 58L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DWG 58L, 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 DWG 58L registered?

DWG 58L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 23 February 1973.

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The MOT history for DWG 58L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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