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JNR 553L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,696 mi
Last recorded35,696 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNR 553L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,696 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,659 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 35,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Various front and rear suspension arm rubber bushes slightly perished and split

Various slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,175 miles

nearside front lower wing adrift from front sill

Fail 13 Apr 2011 35,175 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front lower wing adrift from front sill

Pass 17 May 2007 35,164 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 35,143 miles

oil leak

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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JNR 553L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JNR 553L, 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 JNR 553L registered?

JNR 553L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 April 1973.

Is JNR 553L safe to buy?

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