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TFM 533K

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,860 mi
Last recorded47,860 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFM 533K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 47,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 47,596 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 47,207 miles

Nearside Rear sliding joint cover split

Pass 30 Mar 2023 46,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear sliding joint cover split

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 46,346 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 46,113 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 46,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,979 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 45,834 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,429 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,270 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 45,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,942 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,805 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,586 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,266 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,850 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,485 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,991 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 42,851 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,138 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 41,573 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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TFM 533K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 TFM 533K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TFM 533K registered?

TFM 533K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 8 March 1972.

Is TFM 533K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFM 533K shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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