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HUT 3L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,428 mi
Last recorded75,428 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUT 3L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 75,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Braking system leaking brake hose at t piece connector (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,681 miles

all tyres perished and split/cracked no inner construction found at time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2015 74,681 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel hub cracked nut part cracked (4.2.B.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at rear arm fixing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear at very rear excess corrosion outside prescribed area

all tyres perished and split/cracked no inner construction found at time of test

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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HUT 3L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HUT 3L, 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 HUT 3L registered?

HUT 3L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is HUT 3L safe to buy?

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