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PRB 587M

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,001 mi
Last recorded66,001 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRB 587M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,001 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 65,658 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,141 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 65,141 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,983 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 63,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 62,617 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 May 2010 62,551 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 62,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 62,206 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f o/s/r tyres cracked in side walls and perished

Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,016 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 61,810 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 61,810 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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PRB 587M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PRB 587M, 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 PRB 587M registered?

PRB 587M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 14 November 1973.

Is PRB 587M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRB 587M shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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