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LYY 763K

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,330 mi
Last recorded24,330 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYY 763K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 24,330 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 19,471 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 17,668 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 17,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 16,751 miles

Nearside Rear lights slightly dim

Offside Front wiper arm play

nearside and offside outer sills and chassis - starting to corrode

Pass 25 May 2017 16,547 miles

Nearside Rear brake catching slightly

nearside and offside rear brakes - fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester

Pass 5 Sep 2016 16,492 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 16,021 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front wiper arms play

nearside front bonnet hinge slight play

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake bind - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 6 May 2014 15,626 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 15,205 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 15,205 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 14,678 miles

horn slightly feeble

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear sidelight slightly dim

wipers smeary

Pass 4 Apr 2011 14,022 miles

Knocking & movement detected in the Off side rack knuckle under the gaiter suggest investigation asap

Slight brake bind detected in both rear brakes when rotated by hand

Fail 2 Apr 2011 14,022 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight brake bind detected in both rear brakes when rotated by hand

knocking & movement detected in the Off side steering rack knuckle under the gaiter suggest investigation asap

Pass 14 Nov 2009 13,873 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 13,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,638 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 13,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 13,481 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,119 miles

1. exhaust bracket broken 2. slifgt judder on front brakes

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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LYY 763K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYY 763K, 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 LYY 763K registered?

LYY 763K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 17 July 1972.

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