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WRF 405L

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,614 mi
Last recorded52,614 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRF 405L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 52,614 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing On both sides (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of inner wing (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 52,574 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing On both sides (2.5.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of inner wing (5.2.6)

Fail 5 May 2016 52,573 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing On both sides (2.5.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of inner wing (5.2.6)

Pass 6 May 2015 52,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 52,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,434 miles

EVIDENCE OF VEHICLE BEING STORED

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

SLIGHT BIND O/S/FRONT BRAKE

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,389 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,290 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,239 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Corrosion starting to form on rear floors

Exhaust blowing from joints

Nearside front top wishbone ball joint rubber split

Slight oi leak from diffrential

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,212 miles

sl;ight play in n/s/f wheel bearing. rubber boot split on n/s/f top ball joint

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,025 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 52,020 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,918 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 51,918 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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WRF 405L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WRF 405L, 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 WRF 405L registered?

WRF 405L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 9 July 1973.

Is WRF 405L safe to buy?

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