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KLM 246

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,742 mi
Last recorded89,742 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLM 246
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,742 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 89,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 89,395 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 89,217 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 89,098 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leaks

Pass 23 Jun 2012 3,941 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 3,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 3,655 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 3,169 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 2,622 miles

exhaust blowing

front o/s tyre worn on the edge

play in the steering

Pass 27 May 2008 2,285 miles

corrosion to the front floors / outriggers

wipers smearing the screen

Pass 12 May 2007 1,629 miles

Slight play in the steering

slight play in the front nearside bottom ball joint

Pass 15 Apr 2006 211 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 177 miles

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

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

corrosion to the chassis legs

play in the steering

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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KLM 246 is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KLM 246, 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 KLM 246 registered?

KLM 246 is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 8 May 1973.

Is KLM 246 safe to buy?

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