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TBP 940M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,736 mi
Last recorded91,736 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBP 940M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight play suspension

Fail 24 Aug 2017 91,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear slight play suspension

Pass 18 Jul 2016 91,522 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R lower suspension rubbers slightly perished

Pass 18 Jul 2015 91,178 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,898 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 90,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,141 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 89,815 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 89,583 miles

slight play in nsf lower fulchrum/trunnion

Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,211 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 88,835 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 88,807 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 88,327 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 87,714 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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TBP 940M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TBP 940M, 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 TBP 940M registered?

TBP 940M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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