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VJW 128M

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,277 mi
Last recorded27,277 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJW 128M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,277 miles

slight play in track arms

Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front upper suspension arm has slight play in bushes

Nearside steering track arm has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,935 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wheel sticking slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,766 miles

play in steering column lower bush/bearing

Fail 30 Apr 2009 21,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

play in steering column lower bush/bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,155 miles

Slight blow from exhaust

Slight play in n/s of steering rack

Slight play in o/s/f wheel brg

Pass 11 Jul 2006 18,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel cap seal worn

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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VJW 128M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VJW 128M, 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 VJW 128M registered?

VJW 128M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 24 August 1973.

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