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NMW 286M

1973 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

24 mi
Last recorded24 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMW 286M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 24 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,888 miles

Bonnet very difficult to open

Fail 19 Jun 2017 85,888 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Bonnet very difficult to open

Pass 7 Jun 2016 85,810 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 85,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,513 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 85,513 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 85,316 miles

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

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

offside front wing corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,985 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 94,985 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 94,985 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 84,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,509 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 82,452 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 62,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 80,000 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 78,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 78,725 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 78,625 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

low effort on hand brake on n/s compared to o/s

Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NMW 286M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NMW 286M, 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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NMW 286M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 September 1973.

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