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NWV 160M

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,448 mi
Last recorded14,448 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWV 160M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 14,448 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 14,448 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 14,005 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 13,987 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 12,944 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 12,666 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 12,666 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 12,643 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,635 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 12,612 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 12,383 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 12,143 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 12,135 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 11,210 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 11,210 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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 arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,900 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 9,865 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 9,202 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 7,809 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 6,657 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 6,651 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Interior Mirror loose

N/S Wiper blade split

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,603 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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NWV 160M 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 72.7%.

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 NWV 160M, 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 NWV 160M registered?

NWV 160M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 14 September 1973.

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