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OVC 849M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,391 mi
Last recorded27,391 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVC 849M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 27,391 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,056 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,902 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,734 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Small amount of servo operation

Fail 12 Jun 2014 26,690 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside rear wheel tight to rotate

Small amount of servo operation

Pass 29 May 2013 26,446 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 26,425 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,158 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 26,141 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,856 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,104 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,885 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack ..slight play in n/s/rear hub bearing..

Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,511 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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OVC 849M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OVC 849M, 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 OVC 849M registered?

OVC 849M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 11 December 1973.

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The MOT history for OVC 849M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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