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FRA 814L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,450 mi
Last recorded63,450 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 814L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 63,450 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 63,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,193 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front OS front brake disc slightly scored

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 63,193 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front OS front brake disc slightly scored

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,076 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bushes both sides slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake disc scored

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight leak clutch cylinder

Fail 28 Aug 2014 63,040 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,040 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,778 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,496 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,370 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,138 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 62,138 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front disc inner surface scored

Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,832 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,700 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 61,692 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,989 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FRA 814L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FRA 814L, 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 FRA 814L registered?

FRA 814L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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