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NPA 274L

1972 Triumph TR6

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,753 mi
Last recorded19,753 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPA 274L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 19,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front wheel bearing noisey

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 17,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 17,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 15,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 14,541 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 11,728 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 10,255 miles

requires ball joint rubbers n\s f top and o\s front top wiring faulty on rear bad connections advise fit all new baynots ok at time of test

Fail 18 Aug 2010 10,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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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NPA 274L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 NPA 274L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NPA 274L registered?

NPA 274L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 23 August 1972.

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