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SLO 181L

1973 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,284 mi
Last recorded96,284 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLO 181L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 96,284 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 96,148 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 96,013 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 95,923 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,623 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 95,169 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,932 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,455 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,865 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 93,852 miles

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring and body mounting and rear valance (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill and flooring (5.2.6)

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

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

oil leak

spare tyre flat

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,999 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 92,765 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,131 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 91,206 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 90,063 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 88,075 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 86,231 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 83,898 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 83,898 miles

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

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

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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SLO 181L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SLO 181L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SLO 181L registered?

SLO 181L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is SLO 181L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLO 181L shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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