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VPP 395M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,567 mi
Last recorded46,567 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPP 395M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 46,567 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 45,096 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 45,041 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 43,241 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear and offside front bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 43,241 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear and offside front bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 41,467 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 40,162 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 39,013 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 35,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 29,874 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 23,799 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,181 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,845 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 17,603 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 16,499 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,103 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 16,092 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,782 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 14,726 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,095 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 11,639 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 11,639 miles

Parking 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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VPP 395M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VPP 395M, 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 VPP 395M registered?

VPP 395M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 26 July 1973.

Is VPP 395M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPP 395M shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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