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VNC 747L

1972 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,705 mi
Last recorded98,705 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNC 747L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 98,705 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 98,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 97,231 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 97,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 96,368 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 93,887 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 92,249 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 91,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 88,994 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 86,450 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 84,555 miles

both front lower trunions worn

o/s/r outer u j worn

Fail 15 May 2009 84,555 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front lower trunions worn

o/s/r outer u j worn

Pass 7 Jun 2007 84,492 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 84,492 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

boot wont open.

suspect bearing dust cap adrift from housing,on offside front wheel.

Pass 16 May 2006 83,859 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 83,859 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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VNC 747L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 VNC 747L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VNC 747L registered?

VNC 747L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is VNC 747L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNC 747L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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