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TYR 490M

1973 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,446 mi
Last recorded87,446 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYR 490M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,446 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,107 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 87,107 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,414 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 84,403 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 84,397 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Battery insecure.

Clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2007 84,311 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 84,308 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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TYR 490M 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 66.7%.

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 TYR 490M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TYR 490M registered?

TYR 490M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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The MOT history for TYR 490M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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