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OBN 27M

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,117 mi
Last recorded10,117 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBN 27M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 10,117 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 9,686 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 9,406 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 8,959 miles

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 30 Jun 2021 8,850 miles

Offside Front STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 24 Jul 2020 8,553 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 7,846 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 7,790 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 7,712 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 7,712 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 7,698 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 7,698 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 7,643 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 7,324 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 7,270 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,153 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 7,076 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 6,990 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 6,990 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 6,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 6,474 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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OBN 27M 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 OBN 27M, 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 OBN 27M registered?

OBN 27M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 October 1973.

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