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VWB 7L

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,126 mi
Last recorded6,126 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWB 7L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 6,126 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 3,023 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 3,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside hand brake slighty low effort

Pass 14 Jun 2018 1,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust blow from rear joints

slight plat in offside steering rack end

Pass 21 Jun 2017 168 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint cover deteriorated slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight brake judder

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc scored slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Pass 4 Jul 2012 93,615 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on outter edge

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,819 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front brake disc scored

Fail 28 Jun 2011 91,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front brake disc scored

steering column bolt slightly loose

Pass 29 Jun 2010 90,182 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f disc scored

Pass 30 Jun 2009 88,899 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 87,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 87,618 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 86,386 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

slight play in steering column bushes

slight play in steering column lower u/j

Pass 22 Jun 2006 84,451 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 84,451 miles

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

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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VWB 7L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWB 7L, 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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VWB 7L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 19 April 1973.

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