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HXC 280L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

46,657 mi
Last recorded46,657 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXC 280L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 46,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2022 37,165 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 37,165 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 34,760 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 33,847 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 27 May 2020 33,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 16 May 2019 29,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2018 27,729 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,580 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 24,580 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 23,424 miles

Diff leaking

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 23,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired On chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Diff leaking

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 19,524 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 19,523 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 18,544 miles

brake pipes undersealed

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 18,544 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,524 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear of body slightly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 17,524 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear of body slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 15,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

off side rear drive shaft worn

Fail 9 Dec 2011 15,312 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust flange stud corroded

off side rear drive shaft worn

Pass 21 May 2010 15,311 miles

Both outer sills light corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,151 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

lower steering rubber joint slightly perrished

near side wiper blade smearing screen

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2008 15,137 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns weak

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front upper ball joint rubber boot missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front upper ball joint rubber boot split

Slight play in steering column/top bearing

Fail 23 May 2008 15,137 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front upper ball joint rubber boot missing

Both headlamp beam patterns weak

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front upper ball joint rubber boot split

Slight play in steering column/top bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2007 10,741 miles

1.various oil leaks †2.cracking and perishing to various steering and suspension bushes †3.surface corrosion to various brake pipes †4.corrosion to front coil springs †5. slight play in rear drive shaft joints

Pass 10 Aug 2006 9,473 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 9,473 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front upper suspension ball joint boots split.

Both rear registration plate lamp lenes dirty.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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HXC 280L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HXC 280L, 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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HXC 280L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 23 February 1973.

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