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JUS 487L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,487 mi
Last recorded80,487 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUS 487L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,487 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside front and rear tyres are perrished

Nearside and offside rack gaitors are deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Rear axle ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside and offside front and rear tyres are perrished

Nearside and offside rack gaitors are deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Rear axle ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,353 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside front and rear and offside front tyres are perrished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Rear Axle ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 80,342 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside front and rear and offside front tyres are perrished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Rear Axle ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 80,169 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 79,919 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 79,708 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 79,708 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 79,577 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 79,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vacuum hose insecure at the manifold

Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,450 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbons excessivly high- 6850ppm Engine misfireing

Fail 7 Dec 2011 79,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust hydrocarbons excessivly high- 6850ppm Engine misfireing

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 79,238 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 79,238 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 78,939 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 78,935 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 78,642 miles

Nearside front seat front mounting corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2008 78,642 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front seat front mounting corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2007 78,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 78,254 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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JUS 487L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JUS 487L, 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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JUS 487L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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