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UWE 309L

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,660 mi
Last recorded83,660 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWE 309L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 83,660 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 83,534 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 83,396 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 83,218 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 83,061 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 83,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 82,086 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2012 81,741 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 81,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,397 miles

Near side and off side rear drive shaft sliding joints worn.

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 80,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side and off side rear drive shaft sliding joints worn.

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 76,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 1 May 2009 75,518 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 73,680 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 73,680 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,736 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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UWE 309L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UWE 309L, 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 UWE 309L registered?

UWE 309L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 15 March 1973.

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The MOT history for UWE 309L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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