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NBN 989M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,476 mi
Last recorded68,476 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBN 989M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 68,476 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 68,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 68,196 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Oil leak ()

front and rear rubber fuel hoses perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2015 67,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 67,665 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipes slightly corroded at rear

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 67,665 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipes slightly corroded at rear

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 66,902 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,263 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 66,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,425 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,653 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,355 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,127 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 62,113 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 61,752 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 61,656 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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NBN 989M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NBN 989M, 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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NBN 989M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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