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JKM 193L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,895 mi
Last recorded40,895 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 193L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 40,895 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 40,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 38,071 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 37,856 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with yellow wax (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 36,434 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rack gaiter poor

wipers poor

Pass 17 Aug 2021 33,905 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 32,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 31,148 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 31,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 30,154 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,404 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 27,252 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,470 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,168 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,576 miles

Engine damp with oil

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 18,909 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

General oil leaks.

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rubber gaitor missing from clutch slave cylinder.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,266 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 17,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,423 miles

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

advanced wear top and bottom steering column bushes

steering rack gaiters age cracking

washers weak in operation

Pass 30 Jun 2010 11,721 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 9,287 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,043 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 8,497 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 7,985 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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JKM 193L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JKM 193L, 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 JKM 193L registered?

JKM 193L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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