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TGX 182M

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

16,309 mi
Last recorded16,309 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGX 182M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 16,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 15,875 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 14,206 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight bleak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 12,808 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 11,212 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 10,502 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 10,095 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 7,174 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 7,174 miles

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 insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 6,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has a hole (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch / sill area's outside of a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

both front wiper blades are deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2016 6,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has a small hole (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill area's (6.1.B.2)

both rear hub assembly's have play

offside front wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2015 6,119 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

slight corrosion to the offside front inner sill area

slight play in both rear hub assemblys

Pass 24 Mar 2014 6,062 miles

corrosion to all brake pipes advise to change

corrosion to under body

front brakes slightly out of balance

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 6 Feb 2014 6,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroding

centre exhaut mount insecure

front tyres old

front upper wisbone bushes splitting

pedal rubbers worn

wear in wiper mechanism

Pass 26 Apr 2013 6,020 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 5,995 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 5,977 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 5,803 miles

rust o/s sill (under car)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 5,320 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rust o/s inner sill (under car)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 5,306 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r drive shaft bolts loose

rust o/s inner sill (under car)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 5,135 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 2 Apr 2007 4,358 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 3,817 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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TGX 182M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 TGX 182M, 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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TGX 182M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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