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YAG 489L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,230 mi
Last recorded6,230 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAG 489L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 6,230 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 6,212 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 6,212 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 30 May 2015 4,950 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2014 3,831 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 3,365 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 2,798 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 2,102 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 1,341 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 761 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 526 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 526 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 355 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2006 99,755 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 99,755 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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YAG 489L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 YAG 489L, 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.

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What year was YAG 489L registered?

YAG 489L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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