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RTN 605M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,317 mi
Last recorded34,317 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTN 605M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,317 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,222 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,098 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,027 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,007 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

radiator leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2008 34,003 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

radiator leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,824 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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RTN 605M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTN 605M, 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 RTN 605M registered?

RTN 605M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is RTN 605M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTN 605M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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