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NLV 390M

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

6,149 mi
Last recorded6,149 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLV 390M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 6,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 5,953 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 5,315 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 5,315 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 4,376 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 4,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 4,064 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 4,064 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 3,984 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 3,972 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 3,938 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 3,832 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 103,750 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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NLV 390M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NLV 390M, 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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NLV 390M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 4 October 1973.

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