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NRK 208L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

15,720 mi
Last recorded15,720 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRK 208L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 15,720 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front inner sill slight corrosion (out of prescribed area)

Pass 17 Apr 2018 15,485 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 15,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Oil leak gearbox ()

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension components slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear bumper mounting point slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded throughout

Pass 11 May 2016 15,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside steering rack gaitor detriated

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush attchement (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 14,991 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

fuel cap seal perished

n/s chassis corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer side wall

o/s chassis corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak from gear box

oil leak from rear differential

rear bumper mount corroded through

rear number plate delaminating

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 2 Aug 2014 14,905 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

fuel cap seal perished

n/s chassis corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s chassis corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak from gear box

oil leak from rear diff

rear number plate delaminating

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Pass 19 Aug 2013 14,591 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 14,591 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,251 miles

Both drum stick gaitors perished

Slight free play felt in steering.

Various areas of chassis have corrosion starting none of which are considered excesive yet

Fail 6 Aug 2012 14,251 miles

Both drum stick gaitors perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight free play felt in steering.

Various areas of chassis have corrosion starting none of which are considered excesive yet

Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 22 May 2010 14,078 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perrished

offside front inner arch has slight corrotion

Pass 6 Jun 2009 14,014 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 14,014 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Fail 24 May 2008 13,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brakes lightly binding

Pass 24 May 2008 13,914 miles

all brakes lightly binding

Pass 25 May 2007 13,685 miles

nearside and offside front brakes lightly binding

offside front excessively corroded near the body mount

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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NRK 208L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NRK 208L, 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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NRK 208L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 September 1972.

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