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WVX 545L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,702 mi
Last recorded74,702 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVX 545L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 74,702 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,878 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside of vehicle front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 70,357 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end adjuster (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned and slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,212 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 69,205 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 69,199 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 66,641 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,373 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 64,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 64,344 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 64,344 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,726 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 63,726 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 63,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 62,223 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 62,223 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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WVX 545L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 WVX 545L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WVX 545L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 7 December 1972.

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