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SBF 224L

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,775 mi
Last recorded63,775 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBF 224L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,775 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 63,298 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,729 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 62,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,548 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,289 miles

Advise rustproofing of vehicle underbody

Battery apperars not to be charging correctly. Indicators slow when engine ticking over.

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension anti-roll bar drop link bushes deeriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,106 miles

Advise replacement of flexble brake hoses due to age

Rear suspension antiroll br drop link bushes deteriorated - advise replacement

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 62,106 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Advise replacement of flexble brake hoses due to age

Offside rear tyre showing signs of age - advise replacement

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear suspension antiroll br drop link bushes deteriorated - advise replacement

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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SBF 224L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SBF 224L, 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 SBF 224L registered?

SBF 224L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 15 May 1973.

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