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GTR 709L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,474 mi
Last recorded28,474 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTR 709L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 28,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 28,088 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 27,457 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,738 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 26,669 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,406 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,290 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,042 miles

Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 25,679 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,679 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,533 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 25,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to n/s/f seat belt

slight play to o/s steering rack

strong advise wear to o/s/f tyree close to legal limits

wear to n/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2010 25,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to n/s/f seat belt

slight play to o/s steering rack

strong advise wear to o/s/f tyree close to legal limits

wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,144 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,510 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight playfront hub/steering area

Fail 26 Jun 2008 24,494 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Slight playfront hub/steering area

Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,937 miles

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

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

slight lift in the offside front kingpin

Pass 2 Jun 2006 23,271 miles

the rear brakes on this car have are suffuring from lack of use

Fail 31 May 2006 23,271 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Chassi/floor area dificult to acess for corrosion due to thick coating of underseal

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to acess n/s/r wheel bearing/hub due to brake bind !

oil leak

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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GTR 709L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GTR 709L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GTR 709L registered?

GTR 709L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is GTR 709L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTR 709L shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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