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JOE 144L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,146 mi
Last recorded15,146 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOE 144L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 15,146 miles

front wings and front valance are corroded

inner sills are corroded

oil leak

play in steering inner joints

Pass 2 Jul 2014 15,076 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 15,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 14,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff mounting nut loose on n/s

Fail 10 Jul 2013 14,844 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff mounting nut loose on n/s

Fail 30 Apr 2012 14,155 miles

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

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

corrosion on n/s/f sill

Pass 30 Apr 2012 14,155 miles

corrosion on n/s/f sill

Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,818 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front inner sill corroded

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2011 12,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front inner sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 12,070 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 12,070 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 11,157 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2008 11,157 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 8,742 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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JOE 144L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JOE 144L, 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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JOE 144L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 May 1973.

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