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EDX 138L

1973 Triumph TR6

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,567 mi
Last recorded87,567 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDX 138L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 87,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,510 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,097 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 87,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,248 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 86,985 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 86,461 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 86,461 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 86,272 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 86,272 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 84,594 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 84,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

possible fluid leak n.s.r flexible hose connection.

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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EDX 138L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EDX 138L, 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 EDX 138L registered?

EDX 138L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 26 April 1973.

Is EDX 138L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDX 138L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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