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NCA 878M

1973 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,222 mi
Last recorded33,222 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCA 878M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 33,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 32,580 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 30,964 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 29,149 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 27,392 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 25,521 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 21,932 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 19,461 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 14,689 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 11,428 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 9,628 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 7,009 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 5,171 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 3,847 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2011 3,338 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 3,306 miles

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

uneven wear on both front tyres and nearside rear tyre .

Fail 2 Jun 2010 3,291 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 1 Jun 2009 2,009 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 1,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 1,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2006 1,237 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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NCA 878M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NCA 878M, 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 NCA 878M registered?

NCA 878M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 3 August 1973.

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