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UTP 576K

1972 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,737 mi
Last recorded81,737 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTP 576K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 81,737 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 81,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking union as marked (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2016 81,691 miles

Rear axle diff bush worn

Fail 17 Sep 2016 81,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle diff bush worn

Fail 13 Aug 2016 81,614 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking at wheel cylinder pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Rear brake has low effort compared to opposite side

front tyres starting to perish

rear diff leaking on exhaust

windscreen scratched

Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,401 miles

rear tyres cracking

screen washers weak

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 23 Aug 2014 80,812 miles

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

slight drag at n/s front wheel

Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,344 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 80,337 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 80,069 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 79,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 79,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,278 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 79,146 miles

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

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

steering columb has slight play in lower bush

Pass 23 Jun 2007 79,722 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 78,059 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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UTP 576K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTP 576K, 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 UTP 576K registered?

UTP 576K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 7 March 1972.

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