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HPN 517L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,396 mi
Last recorded11,396 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPN 517L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 11,396 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 11,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,269 miles

Near-side & Off-side front suspension top swivel joint gaiters loose

Near-side outer universal joint drive shaft slight play

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,655 miles

Near-side & Off-side front suspension top swivel joint gaiters insecure

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 10,654 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Near-side & Off-side front suspension top swivel joint gaiters insecure

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 9,170 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 9,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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HPN 517L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HPN 517L, 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 HPN 517L registered?

HPN 517L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 23 March 1973.

Is HPN 517L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPN 517L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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