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NKR 662M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,393 mi
Last recorded49,393 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKR 662M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 49,393 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 47,353 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 47,338 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 47,338 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake servo appears to be functioning at a lower efficiency than expected.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Steering Column top mounting has play in it and is allowing the column to rotate. (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 46,032 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 45,571 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,839 miles

Nearside Rear Not working

Offside Rear Not working

Slight play in upper steering column mounting.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,460 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 43,199 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 43,026 miles

slight lift in steering column

Pass 6 May 2016 41,602 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 40,492 miles

slight lift in steering column

Pass 12 May 2014 38,849 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 7 May 2014 38,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,336 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,549 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,036 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 35,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,378 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,372 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 32,372 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,198 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,123 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 31,586 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 31,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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NKR 662M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NKR 662M, 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 NKR 662M registered?

NKR 662M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 3 September 1973.

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