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SLO 681L

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,839 mi
Last recorded72,839 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLO 681L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 72,839 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

bonnet second catch missing ,

Pass 28 Apr 2017 72,652 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,368 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,235 miles

front suspension bushes perished

reverse lights not working

top steering column bearing slight wear

Fail 17 Mar 2015 72,235 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front suspension bushes perished

reverse lights not working

top steering column bearing slight wear

Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,023 miles

Main beam warning inoperative

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 72,023 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Main beam warning inoperative

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,918 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all top front wish bone bushes slightly worn

Fail 4 Feb 2013 71,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all top front wish bone bushes slightly worn

Fail 10 Nov 2008 71,908 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate loose

imbalance between front brakes close to limit

offside reversing light in operative

slight lateral and side to side movement at steering wheel

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various slight fluid leaks

Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,688 miles

headlamp aims slightly low

imbalance between front brakes

long travel on parking brake lever

offside reverse light inoperative

outer wall of offside front tyre cracked and perished

slight play in steering colum lower bush

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various oil leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2006 71,548 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 71,548 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

nearside front track rod end boot split

nearside rear brake binding to excess wheel bearing not teested

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 681L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SLO 681L, 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 SLO 681L registered?

SLO 681L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 17 May 1973.

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