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RKX 453L

1973 Triumph TR6

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,157 mi
Last recorded73,157 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKX 453L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,157 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 73,143 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 72,844 miles

Chassis covered in underseal.

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

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 72,842 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Onto Exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Chassis covered in underseal.

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

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,674 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 72,472 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 71,678 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 71,547 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 71,146 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 70,490 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 69,406 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,279 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 66,217 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 66,164 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 64,327 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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RKX 453L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RKX 453L, 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 RKX 453L registered?

RKX 453L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 27 March 1973.

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