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UUW 891M

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,985 mi
Last recorded77,985 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUW 891M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 77,985 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 77,391 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,140 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,567 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 74,198 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 73,644 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 73,262 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 73,262 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 22 May 2015 72,688 miles

n/s indicators slow

Fail 22 May 2015 72,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s indicators slow

Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,528 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 72,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,457 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 72,417 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front suspension top wishbone balljoint rubber boots slightly perished

slight coolant weep from bottom hose

Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,417 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front suspension top wishbone balljoint rubber boots slightly perished

slight coolant weep from bottom hose

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,395 miles

diff pinion leaking oil

front flour body mount bolts

osf brake has wax oil

rad bottom hose leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,362 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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UUW 891M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UUW 891M, 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 UUW 891M registered?

UUW 891M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UUW 891M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUW 891M shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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