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MHY 749L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

837 mi
Last recorded837 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHY 749L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 595 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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MHY 749L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MHY 749L, 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 MHY 749L registered?

MHY 749L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is MHY 749L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHY 749L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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