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RYL 983L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,155 mi
Last recorded85,155 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYL 983L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 85,155 miles

O/s/r exhaust mounting broken. Leaking at joints

Oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and diff

Seat belts slow to return

Slight corrosion in the rear bumper

Slight play in the front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Jun 2023 85,155 miles

O/s/r exhaust mounting broken. Leaking at joints

Oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and diff

Seat belts slow to return

Slight corrosion in the rear bumper

Slight play in the front wheel bearings

Stop lamp(s) all not working Switch sticky in operation (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 84,667 miles

Exhaust system in a poor condition

O/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and diff

Seat belts slow to return

Slight corrosion in the rear bumper

Slight play in the front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jun 2022 84,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system in a poor condition, Leaks slightly from ever joint (no holes in system)

O/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and diff

Seat belts slow to return

Slight corrosion in the rear bumper

Slight play in the front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2021 84,354 miles

Exhaust system in a poor condition, Leaks slightly from ever joint (no holes in system)

O/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and diff

Seat belts slow to return

Slight corrosion in the rear bumper

Pass 6 Jul 2020 83,987 miles

Exhaust system in a poor condition, Leaks slightly from ever joint (no holes in system)

O/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and diff

Seat belts slow to return

Slight corrosion in the rear bumper

Fail 6 Jul 2020 83,987 miles

Exhaust system in a poor condition, Leaks slightly from ever joint (no holes in system)

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

O/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and diff

Seat belts slow to return

Slight corrosion in the rear bumper

Pass 7 Jun 2019 83,523 miles

Slight corrosion in the rear bumper

Drivers seat belt slow to return

Exhaust system in a poor condition, Leaks slightly from ever joint (no holes in system)

O/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and diff

Fail 6 Jun 2019 83,523 miles

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

Drivers seat belt slow to return

Exhaust system in a poor condition, Leaks slightly from ever joint (no holes in system)

Indicators flash slow

O/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and diff

Slight corrosion in the rear bumper

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,152 miles

Front wishbone and anti roll bar bushes slightly perished/cracked

O/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Slight corrosion in the rear bumper

Slight play in the front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jun 2018 83,152 miles

Front wishbone and anti roll bar bushes slightly perished/cracked

O/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion in the rear bumper

Slight play in the front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,601 miles

Slight corrosion in the rear bumper

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Jun 2017 82,601 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Secure clamps and seal up joints (7.1.1)

Slight corrosion in the rear bumper

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Stop lamp not working Bad connection at brake light switch (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 81,869 miles

Light corrosion in the rear bumper

Slight play in the o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 31 May 2016 81,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Light corrosion in the rear bumper

Slight play in the o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2015 81,259 miles

all the exhaust joint sleeping.

rear suspension bushes perished.

slight lift in the top steering column bush.

slight play in both the front top wishbone arms (Bushes perished/cracked).

slight play in the o/s/r wheel bearing.

various engine,gearbox and diff oil leaks.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,771 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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 80,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 80,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 79,682 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

underseal rub mark offside rear wheel arch tyre may have rubed under full suspension load

Fail 12 Jun 2012 79,682 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust mounting broken

underseal rub mark offside rear wheel arch tyre may have rubed under full suspension load

Pass 27 May 2011 78,948 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 78,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 77,967 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,985 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 75,777 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 74,850 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 74,813 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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RYL 983L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RYL 983L, 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 RYL 983L registered?

RYL 983L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 April 1973.

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