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TUW 795M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,391 mi
Last recorded94,391 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUW 795M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 94,391 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 93,881 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 93,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 93,609 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 92,954 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 92,200 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 91,566 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,320 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 90,153 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,873 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 88,222 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,630 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 85,325 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,965 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,719 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 83,351 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 83,280 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 83,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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TUW 795M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TUW 795M, 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 TUW 795M registered?

TUW 795M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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