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OVK 184M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

1,198 mi
Last recorded1,198 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVK 184M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 1,198 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 99,918 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 96,781 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Mar 2023 96,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Jun 2021 95,381 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 94,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,009 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2019 92,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2018 90,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 88,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 86,414 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 85,331 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 85,331 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 84,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,503 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,301 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,163 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 83,787 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 83,782 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,380 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 83,379 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 82,978 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 82,551 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 82,551 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OVK 184M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OVK 184M, 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 OVK 184M registered?

OVK 184M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 13 August 1973.

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The MOT history for OVK 184M shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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