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HBT 308L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,718 mi
Last recorded89,718 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBT 308L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 89,718 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 69,686 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 69,589 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 69,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 69,341 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 89,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,830 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 88,349 miles

exhaust clamp loose

o/s rear brake has slight distortion

wheel bearing becoming slight rough

Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,422 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,387 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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HBT 308L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 HBT 308L, 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 HBT 308L registered?

HBT 308L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 June 1973.

Is HBT 308L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBT 308L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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