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TGU 100M

1973 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,883 mi
Last recorded82,883 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 100M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 82,883 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 82,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 81,202 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 79,541 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 79,062 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 78,673 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 77,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 76,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 May 2018 76,816 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,003 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 75,055 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 75,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,662 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 73,662 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 May 2014 72,655 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 72,653 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 13 May 2013 72,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 71,847 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 71,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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TGU 100M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TGU 100M, 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 TGU 100M registered?

TGU 100M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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