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WTJ 20M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

88,376 mi
Last recorded88,376 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTJ 20M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,376 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 88,376 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner whelarch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 88,008 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,583 miles

Fuel return pipe corroded at rear.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight movement in steering rack mounts.

Welding repairs covered in underseal.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 85,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel return pipe corroded at rear.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 May 2012 86,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

chassis corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2011 85,641 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes untested

front and rear brakes excessive binding

front discs corroded

vehicle kept stalling difficult to access emissions

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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WTJ 20M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 WTJ 20M, 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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WTJ 20M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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