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TPP 9L

1973 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,230 mi
Last recorded67,230 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPP 9L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 67,230 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 66,850 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 66,177 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 66,152 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill repair not seam welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 66,095 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,464 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 64,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,568 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,030 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres old and hard

coolant leak

Fail 23 Apr 2016 64,030 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres old and hard

coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 633,417 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 63,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,464 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 61,466 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 61,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2011 61,392 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 61,299 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 61,234 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 61,044 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 61,044 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2007 60,323 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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TPP 9L 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 TPP 9L, 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 TPP 9L registered?

TPP 9L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 25 June 1973.

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