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HBY 753K

1972 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,272 mi
Last recorded65,272 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBY 753K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 65,272 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 64,575 miles

Different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 64,575 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 60,405 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,148 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 55,146 miles

Front brake pipes poor.

Front wipers could be better.

Stearing rack gators perished.

offside and nearside body mounts hevily corroded.

suspect repair to offside outer seal!

Fail 26 Nov 2012 55,146 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake pipes poor.

Front wipers could be better.

Stearing rack gators perished.

offside and nearside body mounts hevily corroded.

suspect repair to offside outer seal!

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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HBY 753K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HBY 753K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBY 753K registered?

HBY 753K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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