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OCY 232M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,986 mi
Last recorded97,986 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCY 232M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 97,986 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 97,538 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,432 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 97,432 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 96,768 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 96,533 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,754 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,617 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 89,706 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,953 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,875 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,007 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,035 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 75,613 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,765 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 71,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,117 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 71,103 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 70,862 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 70,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 70,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OCY 232M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OCY 232M, 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 OCY 232M registered?

OCY 232M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 23 August 1973.

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