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RUM 4J

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

44,992 mi
Last recorded44,992 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUM 4J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 44,992 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2025 44,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 43,466 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 43,466 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2023 41,364 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 39,393 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 37,273 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 37,272 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2020 35,238 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 35,238 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 33,517 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 33,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 31,696 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 31,696 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 28,957 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,730 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 26,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 24,457 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 24,457 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,814 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 16,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 14,628 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassi and body mountings have had welding repairs

offside and nearside front chassi starting to split at radiator mounting brackets

Fail 30 May 2011 14,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassi and body mountings have had welding repairs

offside and nearside front chassi starting to split at radiator mounting brackets

Pass 26 May 2010 12,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2010 12,192 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 10,999 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 10,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 10,716 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 3,724 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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RUM 4J is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 RUM 4J, 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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RUM 4J is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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