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HDD 237L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,505 mi
Last recorded31,505 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDD 237L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 31,505 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance over pannel fitted (old pannel corroded and rust holes ,pannel not structual ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 31,485 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front repeater indicator not working

Pass 9 Sep 2019 31,422 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 31,414 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear some corrosion at body mount

Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,371 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,371 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 26,671 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 29,668 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,512 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 27,510 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HDD 237L 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 60%.

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 HDD 237L, 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 HDD 237L registered?

HDD 237L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 25 May 1973.

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