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NGN 289L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,969 mi
Last recorded87,969 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGN 289L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 87,969 miles

Nearside Front Wheel as slight play

Fail 27 Jul 2017 87,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel as slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,447 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 86,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,937 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,585 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,749 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,753 miles

Fuel return pipe perished

N/S/F track rod end gaiter split

Pass 23 Jul 2009 79,311 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 77,598 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,061 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jun 2007 76,017 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside inner sill holed

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jan 2006 74,086 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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NGN 289L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NGN 289L, 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 NGN 289L registered?

NGN 289L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 7 August 1972.

Is NGN 289L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGN 289L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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