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OBE 284M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,751 mi
Last recorded81,751 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBE 284M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,751 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 81,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 81,457 miles

N/S & O/S/F seat belts slow retracting

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 81,457 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S & O/S/F seat belts slow retracting

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 80,769 miles

O/S door mirror broken

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 80,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 79,939 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

horn intermitant

n/s front lower trunion boot split

o/s front lower trunion boot missing

Fail 31 May 2013 79,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s front lower trunion boot split

n/s rear drive shaft inner bolts loose

o/s front lower trunion boot missing

Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,850 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,749 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 79,749 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 79,461 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,979 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 78,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 78,702 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 77,979 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 77,075 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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OBE 284M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OBE 284M, 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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OBE 284M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 21 September 1973.

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