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XPO 8L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,612 mi
Last recorded52,612 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPO 8L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 52,612 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,302 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear service brake slight imbalance

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,030 miles

High beam warning lamp weak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Side lamp weaker

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight fuel seep at pump

Fail 31 Mar 2015 51,634 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,634 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,226 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,935 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 49,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 48,542 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 46,996 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,983 miles

there is corrosion to various body panels

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,961 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 46,927 miles

corrosion to various parts of bodyshell

Pass 19 Jun 2006 46,604 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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XPO 8L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPO 8L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XPO 8L registered?

XPO 8L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is XPO 8L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPO 8L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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