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ETV 490L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,545 mi
Last recorded13,545 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETV 490L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 13,545 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 13,089 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 13,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2024 12,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 11,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 11,326 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 10,939 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 10,749 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 10,022 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 9,282 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 9,270 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 8,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 8,105 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 7,673 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 7,268 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 6,634 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

screen washers poor

Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,180 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 4,146 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 2,811 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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ETV 490L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ETV 490L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ETV 490L?

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What year was ETV 490L registered?

ETV 490L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 2 April 1973.

Is ETV 490L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETV 490L shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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