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PGN 785L

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,544 mi
Last recorded40,544 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGN 785L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 40,544 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 40,464 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 40,405 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 40,285 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 40,285 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 40,237 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 40,082 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,935 miles

clutch salve cylinder leaking

Fail 28 Aug 2012 39,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch salve cylinder leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2011 39,663 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 39,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 39,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2009 39,049 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2009 39,040 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

oil leaks rear diff

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r handbrake little effort

oil leaks engine

Pass 9 Aug 2008 38,761 miles

advise; front suspension bushes deteriorating

advise; slight low effort n/s park brake

Pass 18 Aug 2007 38,572 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,339 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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PGN 785L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PGN 785L, 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 PGN 785L registered?

PGN 785L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 26 February 1973.

Is PGN 785L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGN 785L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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