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XHK 434L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,609 mi
Last recorded9,609 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHK 434L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 9,609 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 9,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 9,344 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 9,344 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 9,106 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 9,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective securing nut missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 8,691 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 8,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor gearbox and differential oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 7,945 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 7,343 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 6,037 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 6,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 5,809 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 4,967 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 3,740 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 2,924 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 2,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 633 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 99,719 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 98,377 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 98,377 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 97,564 miles

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

both rear shocker absorbers require attention soon

offside front shock absorber requires attention soon

slight play in steering column

slight side to side movement in handbrake lever pawals

Pass 21 Mar 2009 96,155 miles

slight oil leak around gearbox and engine

Pass 3 May 2008 94,972 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside footbrake and handbrake performance require attention soon

Pass 4 May 2007 92,023 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 71,566 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 71,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XHK 434L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XHK 434L, 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 XHK 434L registered?

XHK 434L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 9 February 1973.

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