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UOA 498L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 6cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,733 mi
Last recorded66,733 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 498L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 66,733 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 66,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 66,350 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,986 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,865 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,685 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,092 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,864 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 64,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,762 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,432 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 64,388 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 64,344 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 64,344 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 63,839 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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UOA 498L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 6cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 UOA 498L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UOA 498L registered?

UOA 498L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is UOA 498L safe to buy?

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