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TYP 746M

1973 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,491 mi
Last recorded94,491 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYP 746M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 94,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 92,630 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 92,630 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 91,620 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 90,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose slightly catching chassi

Pass 23 Aug 2021 89,485 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside headlight poor pattern

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 89,167 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside headlight poor pattern

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,994 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 86,342 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brakes out of balance o/s low reading

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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TYP 746M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TYP 746M, 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 TYP 746M registered?

TYP 746M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 August 1973.

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