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NKG 148M

1973 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

3,138 mi
Last recorded3,138 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKG 148M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 3,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 2,098 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 1,794 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 1,792 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 1,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 1,437 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 825 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear tyres near limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 823 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear tyres near limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 402 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 97,751 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 97,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,137 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f lower trunion worn/seized

Pass 7 Oct 2010 93,886 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 91,656 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 89,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 88,613 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 88,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2006 88,188 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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NKG 148M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NKG 148M, 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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NKG 148M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 2 August 1973.

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