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SBW 549L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,343 mi
Last recorded1,343 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBW 549L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2023 1,343 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2021 93,326 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 90,876 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,946 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 89,798 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 89,615 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 89,151 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,818 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 88,434 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 86,320 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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SBW 549L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SBW 549L, 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 SBW 549L registered?

SBW 549L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 April 1973.

Is SBW 549L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBW 549L shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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