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OBU 128M

1973 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,446 mi
Last recorded81,446 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBU 128M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 81,446 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 81,446 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2010 80,312 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,000 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 79,709 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 78,824 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 78,824 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 78,099 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 75,733 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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OBU 128M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OBU 128M, 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 OBU 128M registered?

OBU 128M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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The MOT history for OBU 128M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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