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TLG 913L

1973 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,749 mi
Last recorded98,749 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLG 913L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 98,749 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 98,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 97,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,572 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 95,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner face of brake disc scored

Fail 11 May 2018 95,914 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner face of brake disc scored

Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,615 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes perished (front)

Nearside Front brake disc scored

seatbelts slow return

some play in steering column top mounting

Fail 24 Apr 2017 95,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front anti roll bar link bushes perished (front)

Nearside Front brake disc scored

seatbelts slow return

some play in steering column top mounting

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,414 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in os steering rack bushal

Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,119 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 95,116 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,137 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,010 miles

slight noise and play in nearside front and offside front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Apr 2013 90,010 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

main beam tell tale not working

slight noise and play in nearside front and offside front wheel bearings

slight water leak at radiator bottom hose

Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,292 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,705 miles

Advise attn steering rack mountings and lower universal joint /steering rack pinion worn

Pass 23 Jul 2009 84,299 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 82,076 miles

Advise attn play in lower steering column U/J

Pass 20 Jul 2007 79,621 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 79,621 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 77,959 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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TLG 913L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TLG 913L, 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 TLG 913L registered?

TLG 913L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 14 June 1973.

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