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TWP 606L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,765 mi
Last recorded94,765 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWP 606L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 94,765 miles

Offside Front brake slight restricted freemovement

Pass 26 Sep 2016 940,747 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Sep 2015 947,732 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 94,697 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 94,672 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,672 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 94,616 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,569 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 94,516 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 94,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 94,469 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 94,469 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 94,403 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 94,252 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 94,252 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 93,961 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 93,954 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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TWP 606L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TWP 606L, 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 TWP 606L registered?

TWP 606L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is TWP 606L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWP 606L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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