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NBL 220L

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

45,484 mi
Last recorded45,484 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBL 220L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 45,484 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 45,179 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 44,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 44,722 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 43,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 43,390 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,752 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 39,537 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 39,535 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 37,670 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 36,120 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 35,082 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 32,420 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 30,493 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2012 28,604 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 27,326 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 26,620 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 25,679 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 25,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007
Pass 4 May 2006 24,182 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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NBL 220L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 NBL 220L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NBL 220L registered?

NBL 220L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is NBL 220L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBL 220L shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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