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USS 585M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,595 mi
Last recorded44,595 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSS 585M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 44,595 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 44,528 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 44,431 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2022 44,160 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,928 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight imbalance of front brakes. 21%

Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,679 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 43,565 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,213 miles

Engine damp with oil

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,780 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 42,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,350 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,676 miles

both rear tyres wearing low in centre tread

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2014 40,868 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,043 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 39,185 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,927 miles

o/s/f lower trunnion slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,358 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,130 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,055 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,090 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,714 miles

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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USS 585M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USS 585M, 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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USS 585M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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