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SPK 846M

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,853 mi
Last recorded73,853 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPK 846M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 73,853 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,714 miles

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

vehicle has slight oil leak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,975 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,457 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,829 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,984 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 69,904 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,171 miles

adv both rear tyres worn low to limits.......

adv nearside front track rod end gaitor split.....

Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,068 miles

adv both front metal brake pipes from front flexi to calipers getting poor condition.....

adv both front steering rack gaitors getting poor condition.....

adv both front track rod end gaitors splitting.... ....

adv rear number plate delaminating.......

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,901 miles

adv nearside rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion......

adv suspension bushes getting worn......

Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,219 miles

adv both rear flexi brake hoses getting poor condition along with both rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.....

Pass 16 May 2006 63,990 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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SPK 846M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SPK 846M, 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 SPK 846M registered?

SPK 846M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 22 August 1973.

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