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VDR 295M

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,333 mi
Last recorded54,333 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDR 295M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 54,333 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 54,267 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 54,265 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 53,859 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 53,686 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 53,686 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2020 53,501 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 53,448 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,034 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 52,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,829 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,414 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 52,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 52,386 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 51,930 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 51,728 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 51,318 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 51,059 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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VDR 295M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDR 295M, 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 VDR 295M registered?

VDR 295M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 27 September 1973.

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