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UVL 779M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,869 mi
Last recorded56,869 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVL 779M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 56,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 56,784 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,531 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 56,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 55,131 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 55,115 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 54,173 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 54,087 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 52,112 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 49,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 49,149 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 48,192 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 47,194 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,744 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 44,758 miles

near side front steering rack inner steering arm has slight wear in inner steering ball socket

top steering colum bush has slight wear

Fail 26 Apr 2013 44,758 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

near side front steering rack inner steering arm has slight wear in inner steering ball socket

top steering colum bush has slight wear

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,146 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,832 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,595 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,428 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 43,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,668 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,200 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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UVL 779M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UVL 779M, 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 UVL 779M registered?

UVL 779M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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The MOT history for UVL 779M shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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