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OBJ 505M

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,781 mi
Last recorded98,781 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBJ 505M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 98,781 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 98,024 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,997 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 96,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 95,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,937 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,536 miles

inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2012 93,434 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 93,298 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,748 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 90,729 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear brakes out of balance

Steering u/j fouling water pipe

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,586 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

exhaust hitting on chassis

lower steering coloumn rubbing on coolant pipe

slight play in front wheels

Pass 6 Aug 2008 90,469 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 90,469 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 90,128 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 89,389 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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OBJ 505M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OBJ 505M, 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 OBJ 505M registered?

OBJ 505M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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