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XVO 252M

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,387 mi
Last recorded43,387 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVO 252M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 43,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 41,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 39,420 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 37,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 35,220 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 32,516 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 30,115 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 26,484 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 26,484 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,317 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,468 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 18,829 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,794 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 18,550 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/n lower trunion has play

Fail 16 May 2012 17,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hazard lights n/w

slight play rhf track rod end

Pass 16 May 2012 17,846 miles

hazard lights n/w

slight play rhf track rod end

Pass 17 May 2011 17,694 miles

Bothsides top front wishbone bushes perished

Windscreen washer pump weak

Fail 17 May 2011 17,694 miles

Bothsides top front wishbone bushes perished

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer pump weak

Pass 17 May 2010 17,069 miles

rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

slight play in top column bush

Fail 14 May 2009 16,639 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 16,639 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2008 16,359 miles

rh top wishbone bushes starting to perish

slight play in rack pinion

Pass 18 May 2007 16,112 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 15,594 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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XVO 252M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XVO 252M, 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 XVO 252M registered?

XVO 252M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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