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TAB 105L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,713 mi
Last recorded98,713 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAB 105L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 98,713 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 96,673 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 96,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 94,291 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2021 94,255 miles

Offside Front Steering component casing not properly attached Bolts loose (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2019 92,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 90,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Chassis has slight corrosion

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 87,137 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Sill slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 87,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Sill slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 85,868 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 83,924 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 83,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 82,976 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 81,765 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 81,765 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 80,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 May 2011 80,394 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 May 2011 80,394 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 May 2010 79,814 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 May 2010 79,814 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2009 79,227 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2009 79,227 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2007 76,348 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 75,969 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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TAB 105L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TAB 105L, 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 TAB 105L registered?

TAB 105L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 21 March 1973.

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