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VHN 424M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,369 mi
Last recorded74,369 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHN 424M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 74,369 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 74,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mounting upper bolt nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached threw bolt castlelated nut front missing split pin (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached arm trew bolt both castlelated nut s missing split pins (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 72,181 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres have cracking on outer walls

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 71,469 miles

both rear tyres have cracking on outer walls

Fail 12 Sep 2017 71,468 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose modified and seriously weakened mounting not secured (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported is rubbing on parking brake cable (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres have cracking on outer walls

Pass 22 Sep 2016 71,072 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 71,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,482 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 70,482 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 70,169 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,017 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 70,016 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 69,913 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,802 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,697 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 69,696 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 69,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 69,673 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 69,622 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 69,513 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 69,512 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VHN 424M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VHN 424M, 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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VHN 424M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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