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SPF 158M

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,684 mi
Last recorded5,684 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPF 158M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2007 5,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres cracking

both rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

Fail 30 Mar 2007 5,684 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres cracking

engine running very poorly

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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SPF 158M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SPF 158M, 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 SPF 158M registered?

SPF 158M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is SPF 158M safe to buy?

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