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HHP 638L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

364 mi
Last recorded364 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHP 638L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside rear floor corroded above driveshaft

Fail 5 Aug 2025 364 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside rear floor corroded above driveshaft

Pass 19 Aug 2024 82,087 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 81,921 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 81,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front body mounting corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 81,201 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 81,201 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 80,816 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,544 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 79,952 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,608 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,419 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 79,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,273 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 78,920 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,444 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 78,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside and nearside rear chassis rails corroded

offside front wheel difficult to turn by hand

Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,954 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear chassis rail corroded

nearside inner front wing corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,531 miles

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

both rear chassis rails corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2010 77,254 miles

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

nearside front inner wing corroded

rear of both chassis rails corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2010 77,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front inner wing corroded

rear of both chassis rails corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,264 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 75,126 miles

Exhaust blowing at joints.

Oil leak

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 25 May 2007 73,066 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 71,528 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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HHP 638L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HHP 638L, 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 HHP 638L registered?

HHP 638L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 18 May 1973.

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