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OLD 689L

1972 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,652 mi
Last recorded67,652 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLD 689L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 67,652 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 67,651 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 67,622 miles

play in the nearside rear suspension / driveshaft

Fail 25 Jul 2022 67,621 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fuel smell from tailgate no leak at time of test

play in the nearside rear suspension / driveshaft

Pass 15 Sep 2018 67,547 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,377 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,246 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,185 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 66,969 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,969 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,780 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,644 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,584 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 66,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,492 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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OLD 689L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 OLD 689L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OLD 689L registered?

OLD 689L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 20 September 1972.

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