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UYP 702M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,278 mi
Last recorded79,278 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYP 702M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 79,278 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 79,192 miles

front flexi`s perishing

slight play in suspension joints/wheel bearings

various engine/transmission oil leaks

various suspension bushes/dust covers perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 79,149 miles

slight lift in steering column

slight weeping from fuel pump

Pass 6 Nov 2009 79,092 miles

Oil leak

slight play top of steering column

Fail 5 Nov 2009 79,092 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Oil leak

slight play top of steering column

Pass 8 Jul 2008 79,049 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 79,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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UYP 702M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 UYP 702M, 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 UYP 702M registered?

UYP 702M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 23 October 1973.

Is UYP 702M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYP 702M shows 7 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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