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UGH 653M

1973 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,776 mi
Last recorded108,776 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGH 653M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 108,776 miles

Offside Front Lower slight free play in trunnion

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 108,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower slight free play in trunnion

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 10,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 10,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 10,234 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 9,439 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)

play in inner rack joints

Pass 27 Aug 2015 9,409 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 8,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 8,127 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 8,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 7,711 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 5,080 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 4,754 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 2,774 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 2,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 2,660 miles

Front brake discs scored on inner surface.

Nearside rear shocker arm slightly worn.

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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UGH 653M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGH 653M, 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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UGH 653M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 8 October 1973.

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