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NRO 294L

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,019 mi
Last recorded23,019 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRO 294L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 23,019 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 22,692 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 22,508 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 22,159 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 21,487 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 20,886 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 20,022 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,846 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 19,519 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 18,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 17,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 17,223 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underneath of vehicle treated

Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HEAVY corrosion and hole in offside front inner sill not within prescribed areas

HEAVY corrosion to nearside rear floor pan

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to offside front floor pan

light corrosion to both outer sills and fuel lines

underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Fail 10 Aug 2009 16,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HEAVY corrosion and hole in offside front inner sill not within prescribed areas

HEAVY corrosion to nearside rear floor pan

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to offside front floor pan

light corrosion to both outer sills and fuel lines

underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,845 miles

+underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed unable to check for corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2008 15,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

+underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed unable to check for corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2007 15,403 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 15,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,377 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 15,361 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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NRO 294L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRO 294L, 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 NRO 294L registered?

NRO 294L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 9 May 1973.

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