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NRW 492M

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,898 mi
Last recorded78,898 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRW 492M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 78,898 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 77,860 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 77,623 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 76,819 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 75,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 75,988 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 75,340 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,896 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,074 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,045 miles

Offside Rear driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,034 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,274 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 69,265 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,583 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 67,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,474 miles

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

n/s/r rear tyre inside edge feathered

Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,623 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,102 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 60,130 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,411 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 59,411 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NRW 492M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue 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 NRW 492M, 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 NRW 492M registered?

NRW 492M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 November 1973.

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