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VWP 955M

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,421 mi
Last recorded76,421 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWP 955M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 76,421 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 75,817 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 75,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 75,415 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 75,087 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,687 miles

nearside front wishbone upper bushes deteriorating

offside front upper balljoint dust cover poor condition

offside rack boot pinholed

screen cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2015 74,667 miles

both nearside front upper wishbone bushes deteriorating

offside steering rack boot pinholed

offside upper balljoint dust cover deteriorating

screen cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,654 miles

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play offside trunion

Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,627 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,574 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,536 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 74,423 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 74,229 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 74,175 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 74,041 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 73,998 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 73,771 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 73,738 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both nearside front upper suspension arm bushes poor condition.

Chassis weak in places due to corrosion.

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Overall handbrake effort low!.

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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VWP 955M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VWP 955M, 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 VWP 955M registered?

VWP 955M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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