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GIB 7105

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

43,507 mi
Last recorded43,507 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 7105
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 43,507 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 41,645 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 39,246 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 39,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 37,582 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 34,416 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 31,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 28,325 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 24,595 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 20,989 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 20,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,445 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 13,141 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 9,183 miles

has slight play in o/s lower trunnion.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 9,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

has slight play in o/s lower trunnion.

Pass 10 May 2013 7,184 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 7,175 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 May 2012 3,670 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 May 2012 3,670 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 May 2011 422 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 410 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 99,013 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 94,790 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 94,788 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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GIB 7105 is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GIB 7105, 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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GIB 7105 is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 23 May 1973.

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