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PTG 250L

1973 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,742 mi
Last recorded86,742 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTG 250L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 86,742 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 86,721 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's seat insecure Rear bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2012 83,496 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,612 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

off side rear tyre badly perished

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2011 82,493 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

off side rear tyre badly perished

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2010 82,366 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 82,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,753 miles

battery insecure

chips to screen

corrosion to front and rear panels

corrosion to n/s door shut

front anti-roll bar mounting broken

front brake hoses perishing

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

o/s & n/s tyres worn in centre close to legal limit

oil leak

rear tyres perished

slight binding to rear brakes

Fail 11 Jul 2009 80,739 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

chips to screen

corrosion to front and rear panels

corrosion to n/s door shut

front anti-roll bar mounting broken

front brake hoses perishing

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

o/s & n/s tyres worn in centre close to legal limit

oil leak

rear tyres perished

slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,297 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 79,717 miles

oil leak from oil filter housing area †underneath of vehicle undersealed †slight corrosion to both outer sill panels

Pass 30 Jun 2006 79,263 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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PTG 250L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PTG 250L, 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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What year was PTG 250L registered?

PTG 250L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 14 June 1973.

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