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MAC 680L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,789 mi
Last recorded88,789 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAC 680L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 88,789 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 88,788 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 86,829 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 85,285 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,022 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 83,981 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,533 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 82,189 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,189 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,170 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,138 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,089 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,709 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 67,941 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,917 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no passenger seat fitted at time of test

underbody surface rust

Fail 15 Aug 2008 67,917 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no passenger seat fitted at time of test

underbody surface rust

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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MAC 680L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MAC 680L, 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 MAC 680L registered?

MAC 680L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is MAC 680L safe to buy?

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