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NOE 118M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,074 mi
Last recorded86,074 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOE 118M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 86,074 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 85,805 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 85,805 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,545 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 84,545 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced interacting high and dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 84,170 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 84,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,950 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 83,463 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,388 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,008 miles

play in n/s/f steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2014 81,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 1 May 2013 80,528 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 79,942 miles

o/s/f brake hose slighly twisted

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 9 May 2011 79,256 miles

o/s/f brake hose slighly twisted

play in steering rack n/s/f

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

Fail 5 May 2010 78,576 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 78,576 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 77,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 May 2009 77,796 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 May 2008 77,025 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 77,025 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 77,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 76,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 76,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 75,558 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 75,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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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NOE 118M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NOE 118M, 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 NOE 118M registered?

NOE 118M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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