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PLK 650L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,634 mi
Last recorded65,634 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLK 650L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 65,634 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 65,198 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 64,382 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 63,291 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,969 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,048 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 59,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 59,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose x 2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 58,089 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,628 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 56,621 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 55,283 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,441 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 47,942 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,942 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,092 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,472 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2009 38,163 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 38,163 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 35,297 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,838 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2005 28,268 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 28,268 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PLK 650L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PLK 650L, 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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PLK 650L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 19 June 1973.

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