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UNP 20L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

978 mi
Last recorded978 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNP 20L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 978 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 471 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,384 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 98,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 98,844 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 98,051 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 98,047 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 97,160 miles

slight oil leak from rear differential case

Pass 23 Apr 2013 96,348 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 95,620 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 95,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 93,888 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 92,761 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 92,761 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 91,692 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 91,147 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 91,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 20L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 20L, 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 UNP 20L registered?

UNP 20L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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