MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,291 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play
Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
lower steering column support worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
lower steering column support worn
rust marks to nearside front lower trunion joint/ lower bush area
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
rust marks to nearside front lower trunion joint/ lower bush area
offside and nearside steering rack gaiters perished
rust markings on nearside front lower truion joint
rear brake difference high 49%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake difference high 49%
nearside front tyre on limit
rear shock absorbers weak
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre on limit
rear shock absorbers weak
How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?
Based on 59,030 MOT tests across 5,951 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FTM 509L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 FTM 509L, 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 FTM 509L registered?
FTM 509L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 31 December 1973.
Is FTM 509L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FTM 509L shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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