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XEU 77K

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,442 mi
Last recorded71,442 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEU 77K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,442 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 67,968 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 59,617 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,616 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,860 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust clamp close to chassis

rear body centre mount loose body still supported

wiper arms have play

Fail 10 Apr 2015 57,860 miles

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust clamp close to chassis

rear body centre mount loose body still supported

wiper arms have play

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,635 miles

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

bonnet pull sticking

handbrake high

o/s steering gator perished

o/s/f wiper smearing

oil leaks

play in drivers seat runners

Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s/r prop shaft greese nipple fowling when jacked up

Fail 4 Feb 2013 53,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s/r prop shaft greese nipple fowling when jacked up

Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,194 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 52,194 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,803 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 51,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 51,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Aug 2009 51,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 51,009 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 51,009 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 50,063 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 50,063 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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XEU 77K 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 57.9%.

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 XEU 77K, 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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XEU 77K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 11 January 1972.

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