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VKX 140L

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,669 mi
Last recorded79,669 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKX 140L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,669 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,423 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 76,916 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,370 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,725 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,115 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,359 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 72,048 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,787 miles

near side front lower suspension mount (trunion) has slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,787 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 69,670 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 69,670 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 69,297 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 68,703 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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VKX 140L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VKX 140L, 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 VKX 140L registered?

VKX 140L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 3 July 1973.

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