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HRP 262L

1973 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,510 mi
Last recorded39,510 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRP 262L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,510 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 39,135 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,937 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 37,937 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,238 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,231 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,424 miles

slight free play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jun 2014 45,424 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

slight free play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2013 33,551 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 32,893 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,415 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 30,534 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 29,954 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 29,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,479 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,740 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2006 27,000 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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HRP 262L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HRP 262L, 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 HRP 262L registered?

HRP 262L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is HRP 262L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRP 262L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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