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UPR 21L

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,858 mi
Last recorded50,858 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPR 21L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,858 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,793 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 49,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not checked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,674 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from diff

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,361 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 49,305 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 49,305 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 49,146 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 49,146 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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UPR 21L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UPR 21L, 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 UPR 21L registered?

UPR 21L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is UPR 21L safe to buy?

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