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RPP 871L

1973 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,940 mi
Last recorded32,940 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPP 871L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,940 miles

floor corroding

h/ brake readings on limit 16%

n/sf door corroding

oil leak rear diff

Fail 10 Dec 2015 32,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

floor corroding

n/sf door corroding

oil leak rear diff

slight bind both rear brakes

Fail 24 Sep 2015 32,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door small hole

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake slight bind

oil leck

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,911 miles

rear diff oil leak engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,798 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,100 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

nearside wiper slightly worn

rear axle oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2012 31,100 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

nearside wiper slightly worn

rear axle oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some light rust on floors

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,665 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear rubber uj starting to deteriorate/perrish

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 28,665 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear rubber uj starting to deteriorate/perrish

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,442 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 28,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,259 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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RPP 871L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RPP 871L, 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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RPP 871L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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