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UNP 137L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,484 mi
Last recorded76,484 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNP 137L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 76,484 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 76,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases spit in exh box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 76,437 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 76,428 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,387 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 76,387 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,308 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,282 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 76,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 76,216 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 76,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,113 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 75,415 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,391 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 75,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,116 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 75,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 74,876 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Jul 2009 71,007 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 70,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 68,819 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 68,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

play in both front lower suspension joints

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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UNP 137L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UNP 137L, 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 UNP 137L registered?

UNP 137L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 22 May 1973.

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