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FMS 538L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,472 mi
Last recorded16,472 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMS 538L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 16,472 miles

o/s lower trunnion slight wear

play in n/s rack end

Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,441 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 16,441 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play trunnion (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,342 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 16,216 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,418 miles

Nearside Lower Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 14,418 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Lower Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,745 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 12,743 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FMS 538L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FMS 538L, 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 FMS 538L registered?

FMS 538L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 February 1973.

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