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LYX 442K

1972 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,120 mi
Last recorded16,120 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYX 442K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 16,120 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jun 2015 16,069 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 16,069 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 16,035 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,937 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 15,802 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 15,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,565 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 15,298 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 14,622 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 13,564 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 13,535 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 May 2007 13,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FREE PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 12,914 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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LYX 442K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 LYX 442K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LYX 442K registered?

LYX 442K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 24 May 1972.

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