MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside inner steering joint slight play
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside inner steering rack joint slight play
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s backbox slightly corroded
oil leak
water leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers not working (8.2.2)
o/s backbox slightly corroded
oil leak
water leak
How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?
Based on 59,030 MOT tests across 5,951 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VBG 117M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VBG 117M, 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 VBG 117M registered?
VBG 117M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 18 September 1973.
Is VBG 117M safe to buy?
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