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FPV 188L

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,204 mi
Last recorded35,204 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 188L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 35,204 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 33,597 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 31,503 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 29,606 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,772 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,712 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 23,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 23,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 20,328 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2015 20,328 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 18,935 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 14,415 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 11,527 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 5,941 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 486 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight coolant leak lower radiator hose

Fail 4 Feb 2010 486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight coolant leak lower radiator hose

Pass 27 Jan 2009 95,588 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 92,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 86,928 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 86,927 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 20 Jan 2006 85,787 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 85,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FPV 188L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FPV 188L, 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 FPV 188L registered?

FPV 188L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 14 June 1973.

Is FPV 188L safe to buy?

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