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GLV 166L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,686 mi
Last recorded75,686 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLV 166L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,686 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,655 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 75,653 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,394 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 73,391 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,169 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,134 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,639 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 74,639 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,913 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 73,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,415 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 73,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 72,825 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 72,645 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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GLV 166L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GLV 166L, 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 GLV 166L registered?

GLV 166L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is GLV 166L safe to buy?

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