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YDB 144L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,546 mi
Last recorded6,546 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDB 144L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 6,546 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 6,402 miles

sill corroded o/s/f

Pass 14 Jun 2017 5,967 miles

all tyres perishing lightly

Pass 2 Jun 2016 5,881 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2016 5,881 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 5,274 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 4,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 4,624 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 4,612 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,498 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 4,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 4,581 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 4,555 miles

o/s steering rack arm has slight play.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 4,522 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Sep 2007 4,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2006 4,463 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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YDB 144L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDB 144L, 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 YDB 144L registered?

YDB 144L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 2 August 1972.

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