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TJW 818L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,492 mi
Last recorded80,492 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJW 818L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,492 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 78,927 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 78,129 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,533 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 76,426 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 76,405 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 76,356 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,045 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 76,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 75,977 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 75,936 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 75,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 75,853 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 75,671 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 75,209 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 74,742 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 74,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 74,596 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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TJW 818L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TJW 818L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TJW 818L?

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What year was TJW 818L registered?

TJW 818L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 8 May 1973.

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The MOT history for TJW 818L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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