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SCW 296L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

24,714 mi
Last recorded24,714 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 296L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 24,714 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in it

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 24,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in it

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 24,704 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid dripping from drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in it

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 24,425 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 24,008 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 24,008 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,868 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 22,679 miles

Very slight play from N/S steering arm

Pass 2 Jun 2014 20,817 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 19,255 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 19,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 15,665 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 13,774 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,924 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,575 miles

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

REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED IN PLACES

Fail 18 Sep 2008 10,575 miles

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

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

REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED IN PLACES

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,453 miles

main beam warning light comes on with dip beam

slight play n/s/f + d/s/f wheel bearings

tick over rough

Fail 2 Jul 2007 10,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 10,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine tickover rough

main beam dash warning light comes on with dip beam only

slight play at both front wheel bearings

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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SCW 296L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SCW 296L, 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 SCW 296L registered?

SCW 296L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 24 April 1973.

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