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PUR 946M

1973 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,218 mi
Last recorded32,218 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUR 946M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 32,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 31,914 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 31,796 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 31,121 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 30,381 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 29,139 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 29,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 27,201 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 26,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,097 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 24,854 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,424 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,935 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight binding of o/s front brake

Fail 30 Jul 2010 21,935 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight binding of o/s front brake

Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,788 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,756 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,706 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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PUR 946M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PUR 946M, 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 PUR 946M registered?

PUR 946M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 3 August 1973.

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The MOT history for PUR 946M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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