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HKA 495L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

67,309 mi
Last recorded67,309 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKA 495L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 67,309 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 66,782 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 65,952 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 65,304 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 65,165 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,122 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,982 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,897 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 64,706 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,207 miles

Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2016 63,934 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,650 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,548 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,121 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,538 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,753 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,773 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,906 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 56,274 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 55,520 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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HKA 495L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HKA 495L, 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 HKA 495L registered?

HKA 495L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is HKA 495L safe to buy?

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