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VTD 142L

1973 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,196 mi
Last recorded92,196 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTD 142L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,196 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,645 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,391 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 90,820 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,360 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,283 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 88,667 miles

nsf mirror ratles

osf rack gaiter needs clip

Pass 20 Jul 2007 87,230 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 85,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 85,385 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 8,536 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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VTD 142L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VTD 142L, 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 VTD 142L registered?

VTD 142L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is VTD 142L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTD 142L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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