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XJB 524L

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

12,130 mi
Last recorded12,130 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJB 524L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 12,130 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2024 12,121 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2023 11,813 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 11,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2018 11,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside steering rack has end float play

Pass 12 Apr 2017 11,426 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 11,426 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 11,393 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,344 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 10,579 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 10,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 9,761 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 9,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 9,024 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 8,115 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 8,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 7,386 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 6,494 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 6,304 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 6,279 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S TOP SEAT BOLT VERY SHORT IN FIXING

Pass 2 Oct 2006 6,221 miles
Pass 2 May 2005 6,187 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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XJB 524L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XJB 524L, 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 XJB 524L registered?

XJB 524L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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