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PCS 618M

1973 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,911 mi
Last recorded50,911 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCS 618M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,911 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 50,911 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 50,884 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,846 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,358 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,743 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,135 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 41,969 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 41,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Clutch pedal modified.

Ignition loose.

N/S/R tyre very low on tread(205/60x15).

Noise from engine- suspect poss. rad-fan mounting/bottom pulley.

O/S seatbelt inertia weak.

Oil weeps from engine, gearbox & rear axle.

Play in steering rack(especially N/S) but just within M.O.T. requirements.

Rev. counter not working.

Slight play in both N/S & O/S front top wishbone inner mounting bushes.

Slight play in water pump.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspect engine missfire- especially from cold.

Suspect starter-motor worn.

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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PCS 618M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PCS 618M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PCS 618M registered?

PCS 618M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is PCS 618M safe to buy?

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