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TUU 80M

1973 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

33,239 mi
Last recorded33,239 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUU 80M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 33,239 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 32,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 32,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 31,815 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 31,010 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 30,983 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 29,325 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,603 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 28,233 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,901 miles

General rust around underside of vehicle

Handbrake cable/linkage showing signs of restricted movement

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

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

Offside front and rear wheels showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2014 25,820 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

General rust around underside of vehicle

Handbrake cable/linkage showing signs of restricted movement

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

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

Offside front and rear wheels showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2013 20,781 miles

Body above rear suspension arms corroded (not holed)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 14,302 miles

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

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

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

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

rear fuel lines rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2012 14,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear fuel lines rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,561 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 4,564 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 26 Apr 2010 4,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 29 Apr 2009 1,429 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 1,429 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 1,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 97,980 miles

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

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

handbrake reading could be better.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 95,446 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 95,368 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 90,102 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s steering rack

surface rust around rear chassis to body mountings

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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TUU 80M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TUU 80M, 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 TUU 80M registered?

TUU 80M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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