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VEX 678L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

75,313 mi
Last recorded75,313 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEX 678L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 75,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 75,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear foot brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 16 Nov 2023 75,189 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 75,103 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 75,019 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 74,933 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,865 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,605 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,393 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,955 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,740 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,424 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 73,060 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,700 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 72,467 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,929 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 71,369 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 70,401 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 69,585 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 68,755 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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VEX 678L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VEX 678L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VEX 678L registered?

VEX 678L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 18 April 1973.

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