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TDT 216L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

13,987 mi
Last recorded13,987 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDT 216L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 13,987 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 13,814 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 13,814 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam FAULTY SWITCH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam FAULTY SWITCH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 13,806 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 13,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 13,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 13,221 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 13,037 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 13,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 12,731 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 12,347 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 11,822 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 11,822 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 11,614 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 11,527 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 11,527 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 11,470 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 11,470 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,269 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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TDT 216L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TDT 216L, 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 TDT 216L registered?

TDT 216L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 20 March 1973.

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