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SML 33M

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,048 mi
Last recorded11,048 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSML 33M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 11,048 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 10,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

extensive welding to both body and chassis

Fail 5 May 2009 10,722 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

extensive welding on body and chassis

Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,471 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 9,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 9,182 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2006 9,043 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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SML 33M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SML 33M, 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 SML 33M registered?

SML 33M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 21 August 1973.

Is SML 33M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SML 33M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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