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NAR 551L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,648 mi
Last recorded96,648 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAR 551L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 96,648 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 96,052 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 95,174 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 94,095 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,648 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 93,039 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 92,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 92,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,379 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 92,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 92,167 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 92,156 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 91,919 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 91,919 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 91,857 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 91,816 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 91,750 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 91,645 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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NAR 551L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NAR 551L, 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 NAR 551L registered?

NAR 551L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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