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HHJ 553L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,830 mi
Last recorded9,830 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHJ 553L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 9,830 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 7,177 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 7,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 1,748 miles

Offside front tyre has uneven wear.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 97,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,713 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 32,713 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 87,325 miles

play in steering column bottom bush / bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,420 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 84,420 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 79,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 74,598 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 70,858 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 70,858 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column lower bush has slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,341 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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HHJ 553L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HHJ 553L, 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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HHJ 553L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 10 January 1973.

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