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GUG 188K

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,855 mi
Last recorded67,855 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUG 188K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,855 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,259 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,737 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,645 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres misshaped

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,051 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,328 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,810 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,162 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 50,776 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2007 50,772 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 49,577 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 49,577 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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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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GUG 188K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GUG 188K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GUG 188K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 19 April 1972.

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