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MLE 503L

1972 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,908 mi
Last recorded47,908 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLE 503L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 47,908 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2024 47,908 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 47,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 47,486 miles

nearside rear drive shaft boot split

play in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2020 47,351 miles

Nearside steering rack worn

Pass 21 Sep 2019 47,012 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 46,521 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2017 45,958 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,608 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,110 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,446 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 44,443 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,720 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,628 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,378 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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MLE 503L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MLE 503L, 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 MLE 503L registered?

MLE 503L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 15 August 1972.

Is MLE 503L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLE 503L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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