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XND 478L

1973 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,130 mi
Last recorded85,130 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXND 478L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 85,130 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 85,130 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,160 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 83,061 miles

front tyres perished

nearside and offside seatbelts poor operation

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

washers and wipers poor

Fail 30 Aug 2017 83,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

front tyres perished

nearside and offside seatbelts poor operation

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

washers and wipers poor

Pass 26 Aug 2015 82,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 82,897 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 82,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 82,096 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 82,096 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 81,442 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 81,283 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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XND 478L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Green 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 XND 478L, 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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XND 478L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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