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NKG 891M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,036 mi
Last recorded6,036 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKG 891M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 6,036 miles

oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2017 4,773 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 3,359 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 2,338 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 1,590 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 1,589 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2013 693 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 99,859 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 99,641 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 99,145 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 99,145 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 99,089 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 98,052 miles

engine/gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing unevely across the tread

rear axle has slight leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 96,548 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking very bad

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 96,548 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear exhurst rubber mounts cracking

both rear tyres cracking very bad

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 95,258 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 95,258 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 95,145 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

corrosion on all chassis sections

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 891M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 891M, 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 891M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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