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TLK 175M

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,176 mi
Last recorded16,176 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLK 175M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 16,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 14,944 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 13,338 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 12,212 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 10,949 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 9,522 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 8,186 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 8,170 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 7,172 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 4,981 miles

Oil leaks from engine,gearbox & rear differential

Fail 26 Jun 2017 4,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leaks from engine,gearbox & rear differential

Pass 24 Jun 2016 3,388 miles

Rear cross tube is beginning to crack

Pass 26 Jun 2015 1,533 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 1,402 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 318 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 21 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 35 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 24 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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TLK 175M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TLK 175M, 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 TLK 175M registered?

TLK 175M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 October 1973.

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