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ETV 499L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,548 mi
Last recorded12,548 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETV 499L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 12,548 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s/r shockabsorber top bushes worn

o/s/r shockabsorber top bushes worn

Fail 4 Mar 2019 12,548 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s/r shockabsorber top bushes worn

o/s/r shockabsorber top bushes worn

Pass 18 Oct 2016 12,539 miles

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

Nearside Front noise on suspension when braking to a stop

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 12,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front noise on suspension when braking to a stop

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 12,535 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 499L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ETV 499L, 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 ETV 499L registered?

ETV 499L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 7 March 1973.

Is ETV 499L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETV 499L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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