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FVC 222L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,067 mi
Last recorded26,067 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVC 222L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 26,067 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 25,877 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 25,497 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 24,899 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 24,899 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 24,703 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 24,506 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 22,505 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 20,947 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 20,947 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation when put dip beam on rear lights go out (faulty switch) (1.1.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 18,929 miles

Very slight play in nearside lower swivel joint assembly.

Fail 4 May 2017 18,929 miles

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

Very slight play in nearside lower swivel joint assembly.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,930 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,088 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 16,084 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 14,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 14,336 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 13,142 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 10,732 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 9,434 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 9,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 7,840 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 7,840 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 6,946 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 5,495 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 4,808 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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FVC 222L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FVC 222L, 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 FVC 222L registered?

FVC 222L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 8 March 1973.

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The MOT history for FVC 222L shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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