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MCY 242L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,223 mi
Last recorded45,223 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 242L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 45,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 44,459 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 43,184 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 42,415 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel distributer (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,251 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,982 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,488 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,745 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,788 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,465 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 37,073 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 36,628 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 35,653 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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MCY 242L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MCY 242L, 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 MCY 242L registered?

MCY 242L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 28 June 1973.

Is MCY 242L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 242L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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