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RUU 187L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,602 mi
Last recorded92,602 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUU 187L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 92,602 miles

poor horn tone

Pass 5 Jun 2017 92,161 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 92,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,043 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,959 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 91,639 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 91,348 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 91,131 miles

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 4 Jun 2011 90,843 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2010 90,208 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 89,889 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 89,565 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 88,964 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 88,486 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 88,485 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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RUU 187L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RUU 187L, 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 RUU 187L registered?

RUU 187L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is RUU 187L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUU 187L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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