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NKX 137M

1973 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,910 mi
Last recorded80,910 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKX 137M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2024 80,910 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 80,855 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 80,852 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 79,622 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,172 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 79,172 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,794 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 77,749 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 77,748 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 76,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

expanding foam wrapped around exhaust centre section

Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,293 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,162 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 72,385 miles

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 18 Feb 2009 71,088 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 71,087 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nearside inner rear wing corroded and hold

Pass 3 Oct 2006 71,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear fog lights not working

Fail 31 Aug 2006 71,054 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber worn

front discs rusty

rear fog lights not working

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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NKX 137M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NKX 137M, 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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NKX 137M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 December 1973.

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