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WKX 407M

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,444 mi
Last recorded99,444 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKX 407M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 99,444 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 99,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 99,362 miles

corrosion to os/f outer sill (not within 30cm of anything)

corrosion to os/r chassis leg (not within 30cm of anything)

Pass 4 Jun 2021 99,075 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 99,074 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 98,787 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 98,512 miles

Nearside Rear brake bind

Offside sill rusty/holed

Pass 24 May 2017 98,302 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 May 2016 98,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside sill holed

Pass 29 Apr 2015 97,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s sill rusty

Pass 7 May 2014 97,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rubbing on chassis

o/s sill holed

poor beam pattern o/s and n/s

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,545 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubbing on chassis

o/s outer sill holed

poor beam pattern o/s and n/s

Pass 26 Mar 2012 97,335 miles

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

exhaust rubbing on chassis plate

o/s outer sill holed

Pass 5 Apr 2011 96,975 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bolts mising and loose front upper cross member

o/s outer sill holed

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2010 96,780 miles

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

o/s door sill rotten

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Mar 2010 96,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

o/s door sill rotten

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2005 95,944 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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WKX 407M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WKX 407M, 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 WKX 407M registered?

WKX 407M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 13 September 1973.

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