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PS 3173

1970 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,546 mi
Last recorded72,546 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS 3173
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 72,546 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones inner bushs both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 72,546 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones inner bushs both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 66,693 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering system

Pass 25 Oct 2017 62,675 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion trailing arm mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 62,669 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing cross bar bolt missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion trailing arm mounting (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,980 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 59,976 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,358 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 58,358 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,084 miles

Horn operates when steering is rocked

Fail 13 Oct 2014 55,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Horn operates when steering is rocked

Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,554 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake disc scored on inner face

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 52,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake disc scored on inner face

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,058 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,420 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,451 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 47,128 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack slightly worn

Fail 26 Jun 2009 47,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,188 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,398 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 44,398 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,378 miles

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

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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PS 3173 is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 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 PS 3173, 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 56 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PS 3173 registered?

PS 3173 is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 10 June 1970.

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