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WUY 488M

1973 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154 mi
Last recorded154 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUY 488M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 154 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 1 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,828 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 99,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2013 99,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 99,440 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 99,270 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres slightly cracked on sidewalls

Pass 20 May 2010 98,986 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 98,626 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 98,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 98,248 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 98,243 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

boot not opening

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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WUY 488M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUY 488M, 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 WUY 488M registered?

WUY 488M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 September 1973.

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The MOT history for WUY 488M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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