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NWH 389M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,822 mi
Last recorded56,822 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWH 389M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 56,822 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 56,822 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 56,800 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 56,781 miles

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 56,748 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leaks/dampness around engine/gearbox/rear diff

Fail 15 Jul 2021 56,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leaks/dampness around engine/gearbox/rear diff

Pass 30 Jun 2020 56,722 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 56,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,697 miles

advise damage to osf lower wing /sill section

Fail 18 Jun 2019 56,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise damage to osf lower wing /sill section

Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,631 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 56,630 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake low

Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,905 miles

exhaust has slight blow

rear tyres starting to perish

slight blow from exhaust

slight wear n/s/f hub bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,023 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

slight oil dampnesses around rear diff, gearbox and engine

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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NWH 389M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWH 389M, 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 NWH 389M registered?

NWH 389M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 21 September 1973.

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The MOT history for NWH 389M shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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