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VTC 125L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,843 mi
Last recorded82,843 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTC 125L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,843 miles

Both sides A R bar ends hole worn

Both sides seat fixings into floor flexing

N/S inner track rod/rack play ADVISE INSPECTION AND REPAIR

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

O/S front lower trunion lower plug cap missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 82,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both sides A R bar ends hole worn

Both sides seat fixings into floor flexing

N/S inner track rod/rack play ADVISE INSPECTION AND REPAIR

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

O/S front lower trunion lower plug cap missing

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 81,662 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S track rod play at rack end

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear sus slight knock fron dampers

Pass 7 Oct 2008 80,957 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 80,957 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 77,198 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 77,198 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 74,219 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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VTC 125L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VTC 125L, 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 VTC 125L registered?

VTC 125L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 January 1973.

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