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UGN 986M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

6,692 mi
Last recorded6,692 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGN 986M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 6,692 miles

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

Slight play nearside inner rack joint

Fail 15 Sep 2025 6,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers poor/smeary

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 6,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

wipers poor/smeary

Pass 16 Aug 2023 6,007 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 5,697 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 5,170 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 3,412 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 2,517 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 1,070 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,686 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,756 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,260 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 95,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,148 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 93,474 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 93,093 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 91,653 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 90,209 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 90,002 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 88,894 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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UGN 986M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UGN 986M, 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 UGN 986M registered?

UGN 986M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 15 October 1973.

Is UGN 986M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGN 986M shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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