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EBC 894L

1972 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,852 mi
Last recorded49,852 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBC 894L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 49,852 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 49,437 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 49,436 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,249 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 48,504 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed Under bonnet near oil filter housing (7.2.2)

Fuel hose slightly damaged Under bonnet near oil filter housing (7.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak from engine / gearbox.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 48,500 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Against fuel line, under bonnet near oil filter housing. (3.6.B.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel hose slightly chafed Under bonnet near oil filter housing (7.2.2)

Fuel hose slightly damaged Under bonnet near oil filter housing (7.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak from engine / gearbox.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 48,422 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,700 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,642 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 47,642 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 47,588 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 47,402 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,079 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 47,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,016 miles

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

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

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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EBC 894L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EBC 894L, 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.

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What year was EBC 894L registered?

EBC 894L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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