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TRA 55M

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,299 mi
Last recorded96,299 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRA 55M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 96,299 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 96,119 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 94,954 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,379 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 93,711 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,461 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 92,461 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,542 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,867 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,623 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 82,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,258 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 80,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 79,065 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,065 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,020 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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TRA 55M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TRA 55M, 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 TRA 55M registered?

TRA 55M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is TRA 55M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRA 55M shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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