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ORW 242M

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,819 mi
Last recorded98,819 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORW 242M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 98,819 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 98,112 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,590 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2020 97,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,801 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 95,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2017 4,985 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 94,064 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,207 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 92,538 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 91,682 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 91,363 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 89,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 87,557 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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ORW 242M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ORW 242M, 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 ORW 242M registered?

ORW 242M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 18 October 1973.

Is ORW 242M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORW 242M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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