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VBX 285L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,556 mi
Last recorded75,556 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBX 285L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 75,556 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 75,434 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 75,074 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,556 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,452 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 74,450 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

Centre Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc/s cooroded

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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VBX 285L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBX 285L, 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 VBX 285L registered?

VBX 285L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is VBX 285L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBX 285L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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