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HUE 748L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,919 mi
Last recorded69,919 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUE 748L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,919 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

wipers smeary

Fail 27 Jul 2022 69,919 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

wipers smeary

Pass 9 Jun 2021 69,491 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,921 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,179 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,656 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,446 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 67,266 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,191 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 61,468 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SEVERELY PERISHED.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 61,438 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all four coil springs corroding

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

corrosion to both rear floors

corrosion to chassis

possable poor repair to offside rear floor

slight play in steering

underside of vehicle heavily underseald

Fail 16 Sep 2008 60,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear drive shaft gaitor deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,982 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear drive shaft gaitor deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2007 60,661 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,174 miles

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2006 60,146 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

body to chassis bolt loose at offside front

engine running rich

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering rack. advise replacement

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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HUE 748L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 HUE 748L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HUE 748L registered?

HUE 748L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 17 August 1972.

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