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UVB 265M

1973 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,255 mi
Last recorded99,255 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVB 265M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 99,255 miles

rear chassis heavily corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2017 99,075 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 99,071 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,938 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 98,799 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 98,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

general corrosion on the underside

rear structure has been repaired

Fail 11 Sep 2012 98,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 97,988 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 97,978 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 97,972 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 97,958 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 97,951 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 May 2006 97,862 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2006 97,862 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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UVB 265M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UVB 265M, 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 UVB 265M registered?

UVB 265M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 9 August 1973.

Is UVB 265M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVB 265M shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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