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ECD 808L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,125 mi
Last recorded22,125 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECD 808L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 22,125 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2016 21,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance. 30%. n/s/r 125kgf. o/s/r 181kgf (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed drivers door outer handle (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside rear chassis corroding

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside and offside (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2014 19,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 18,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

binding to nearside front brake

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,417 miles

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

engine damp with oil

Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,852 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

steering rack worn

Pass 14 Oct 2008 13,571 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 13,587 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 12,457 miles

head lamp switch poor

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2005 10,663 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 10,527 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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ECD 808L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ECD 808L, 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 ECD 808L registered?

ECD 808L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 27 June 1973.

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