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SRW 683M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

15,698 mi
Last recorded15,698 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRW 683M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 15,698 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 15,364 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,062 miles

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

steering bush cracked.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 14,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 14,870 miles

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,238 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 14,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 13,720 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 13,701 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,934 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 12,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 12,771 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 12,771 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,628 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 12,620 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,045 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 12,043 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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SRW 683M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SRW 683M, 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 SRW 683M registered?

SRW 683M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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