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RME 830L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,356 mi
Last recorded59,356 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRME 830L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 59,356 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch(lower corner) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered in under seal and paint

Pass 7 Sep 2017 59,064 miles

exhaust pipes fouling on chassis member

Fail 6 Sep 2017 59,062 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure lower bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust pipes fouling on chassis member

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight oil leak on diff

Slight oil leak on engine

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,208 miles

Offside Exhaust Rattles

Slight Corrsion To Offside Inner Sill

Slight Leak From Rear Diff

Slight Leak From Sump

Stonechip In Windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,721 miles

Oil leak

chip in screen

damage to inner section of offside disc

exhaust resting on tunnel

oil leak on diff

play in steering

Fail 4 Jun 2013 55,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

chip in screen

damage to inner section of offside disc

exhaust resting on tunnel

oil leak on diff

play in steering

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,778 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 54,607 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 54,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 53,091 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,091 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,828 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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RME 830L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RME 830L, 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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RME 830L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 July 1973.

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