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SGY 7L

1973 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,596 mi
Last recorded91,596 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGY 7L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 91,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,596 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,596 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,965 miles

all tyres have age cracks

Fail 28 Apr 2016 91,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing inner front bolt locking nut missing (2.4.G.1)

all tyres have age cracks

Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,596 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all tyres have age cracks

Pass 13 May 2014 91,596 miles

front tyres have age cracks in tread and walls

Fail 13 May 2014 91,596 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2013 91,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2013 91,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

bolt missing on rear support

Pass 3 May 2012 51,956 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 91,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Fail 18 May 2011 91,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 6 May 2010 91,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2010 91,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 91,596 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 7 May 2009 91,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 8 May 2008 91,596 miles

offside headlight adjuster plate deteriorating

offside rear wheel buckled slightly

top of offside rear shock touches inner wing

Fail 8 May 2008 91,596 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 May 2007 91,596 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear wheel buckled slightly

top of offside rear shock touches inner wing

Fail 3 May 2007 91,596 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear wheel buckled slightly

top of offside shock touches inner wing

Pass 3 May 2006 91,596 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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SGY 7L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SGY 7L, 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 SGY 7L registered?

SGY 7L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 29 May 1973.

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