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WCH 290M

1973 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,742 mi
Last recorded3,742 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCH 290M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 3,742 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 3,011 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 96,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 90,588 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 90,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 89,572 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 88,940 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,141 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 87,111 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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WCH 290M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WCH 290M, 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 WCH 290M registered?

WCH 290M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 September 1973.

Is WCH 290M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCH 290M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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