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RBY 919L

1973 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,053 mi
Last recorded88,053 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 919L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 88,053 miles

vehicle is heavily undersealed obscuring viewing

Fail 4 Jun 2025 88,043 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired welded areas n/s o/s inner/ outer sills /rear floor above suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside repairs heavy underseal

Pass 31 May 2024 87,846 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 87,716 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 87,711 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose upper anchor bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper inner arch vehicle structure (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch lower vehicle structure (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,880 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 83,874 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,462 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,180 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,339 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s/r handbrake low reading

oil leaks

rear diff leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,752 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE UNDER SILLS WEAK

NEARSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE LOW READING

OIL LEAKS

Fail 12 Jul 2013 78,751 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE UNDER SILLS WEAK

NEARSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE LOW READING

OIL LEAKS

Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,878 miles

emissions high

n/s + o/s under sills corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f steering rack boot spilting

Fail 6 Jul 2012 77,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

emissions high

n/s + o/s under sills corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f steering rack boot spilting

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,251 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 76,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,853 miles

NEARSIDE REAR UNDER SILL CORRODED

Fail 24 Jun 2010 73,852 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR UNDER SILL CORRODED

Fail 24 Aug 2007 73,837 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both inner sills holed

co toohigh , hc 4700ppm

o/s rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2006 76,841 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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RBY 919L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RBY 919L, 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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RBY 919L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 25 May 1973.

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