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HTY 560L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,767 mi
Last recorded82,767 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTY 560L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 82,767 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 82,522 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 81,948 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 81,734 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 80,861 miles

parking brake efficency only just met. it would appear that braking system requires adjustment or repair.

side movement on steering rack and pinion mountings.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 80,861 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

side movement on steering rack and pinion mountings.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,669 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 80,665 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 80,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight wear in o/s front lower trunnion to king pin

steering rack noisey in operation

Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,454 miles

slight wear in o/s front lower trunnion to king pin

steering rack noisey in operation

Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,128 miles

SOME PLAY IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.

WEAR IN O/S FRONT LOWER TRUNNION TO KING PIN.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 80,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

REAR BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE

SOME PLAY IN STEERING RACK.

WASHERS USED TO SECURE REAR SUSPENSION TO OUT RIGGERS AT REAR,TO LARGE FOR LOCK NUTS USED.

WEAR IN O/S FRONT LOWER TRUNNION TO KING PIN.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,993 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 79,902 miles

nearside and offside sills have slight surface corossion

nearside front wheel has slight play

slight oil leaks from sump pan/ oil filter/ gearbox and rear differential

Fail 10 May 2010 79,902 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside and offside sills have slight surface corossion

nearside front wheel has slight play

slight oil leaks from sump pan/ oil filter/ gearbox and rear differential

Pass 13 May 2009 79,403 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 77,516 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,231 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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HTY 560L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HTY 560L, 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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HTY 560L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 18 June 1973.

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