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UEC 160M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

102,566 mi
Last recorded102,566 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEC 160M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,566 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 100,917 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 98,627 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 97,594 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,729 miles

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

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

slight engine gearbox and diff oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 95,329 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight engine gearbox and diff oil leaks

Pass 9 Aug 2016 93,017 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight engine gearbox and diff oil leaks

Fail 2 Aug 2016 93,009 miles

Ball joint has excessive play both front bottom swivel bushes (2.2.B.1f)

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight engine gearbox and diff oil leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2015 91,344 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 88,822 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 87,309 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 2,498 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 85,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 83,697 miles

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

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

on nearside seat fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,709 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 80,400 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 79,501 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 78,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2006 76,459 miles

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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UEC 160M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UEC 160M, 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 UEC 160M registered?

UEC 160M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 14 December 1973.

Is UEC 160M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEC 160M shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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