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MHU 885L

1973 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,302 mi
Last recorded24,302 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHU 885L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 24,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 24,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wish bone rubbers perished slightly all bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front set belt frayed on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 23,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front seat belt frayed slightly along edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,541 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 22,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

sight play in steering column

Pass 18 Apr 2013 20,540 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 17,800 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 17,707 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 17,684 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 17,684 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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MHU 885L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MHU 885L, 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 MHU 885L registered?

MHU 885L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 8 May 1973.

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