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RFH 836L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

29,158 mi
Last recorded29,158 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFH 836L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,158 miles

N/S & O/S Front upper wishbone inner bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Apr 2018 29,158 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust bracket fractured

N/S & O/S Front upper wishbone inner bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,442 miles

Centre exhaust mount damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2017 28,442 miles

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

Centre exhaust mount damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,696 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 27,696 miles

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 26,964 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Some play in steering column lower mounting

Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,249 miles

Some movement in steering column

Pass 15 Mar 2013 25,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Some wear,lower steering column bush

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,114 miles

N/S & O/S front upper wishbone bushes starting to perish

Oil leak

Some wear in steering column bush

Fail 19 Mar 2012 24,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S & O/S front upper wishbone bushes starting to perish

Oil leak

Some wear in steering column bush

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,785 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 22,730 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front disc's scored

Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,877 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,515 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,538 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,129 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 18,124 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

play in nearside front wheel bearing

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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RFH 836L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RFH 836L, 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 RFH 836L registered?

RFH 836L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 23 March 1973.

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