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UMD 31M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,442 mi
Last recorded11,442 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMD 31M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 11,442 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

advice front inners slills corroded

advice o/s parking brake effort just met may need repair or adjustment

Pass 7 Sep 2017 6,218 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

both front inner sills corroded (not structural)

exhaust fouling chassis

slight noise rear diff

Fail 4 Sep 2017 6,217 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

both front inner sills corroded (not structural)

exhaust fouling chassis

slight noise rear diff

Fail 25 May 2017 6,215 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn steering wheel excess play (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

both front inner sills not structural

exhaust fouling chassis

slight noise rear diff

Pass 4 Jun 2016 4,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advice corrosion on o/s rear inner sill

advice corrosion on o/s rear inner wheel arch

advice corrosion on o/s rear sill

Pass 9 Apr 2014 4,223 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

advice n/s and o/s rear floor corroded

advice n/s front inner sill corroded

advice o/s chassis corroded

advice wear in n/s and o/.s front lower trunions

advice wear in upper steering colum bush

Pass 24 Dec 2012 4,334 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 4,223 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advice n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded

advice o/s sill corroded

advice wear in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 19 Jul 2010 4,142 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 4,142 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

advice n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

advice n/s and o/s front inner wings corroded and holed

advice o/s front floor corroded

advice wear in n/s and o/s front bottom trunions

advice wear in top steering colum

Pass 18 Jul 2009 4,132 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 40,131 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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UMD 31M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UMD 31M, 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 UMD 31M registered?

UMD 31M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 November 1973.

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