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EKG 38L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,318 mi
Last recorded12,318 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKG 38L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 12,318 miles

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

o/s park brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

slight coolant leak from bottom rad hose

Pass 16 Jul 2014 12,138 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 118,045 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 11,355 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 10,726 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 10,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EKG 38L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EKG 38L, 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 EKG 38L registered?

EKG 38L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 18 July 1973.

Is EKG 38L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKG 38L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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