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YES 158L

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,245 mi
Last recorded16,245 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYES 158L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 16,245 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 16,176 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 16,122 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 16,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount is fouling wheel

Nearside Front hub steering arm is insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,901 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 15,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 15,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 15,608 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 15,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,524 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 15,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 14,925 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 14,177 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 12,916 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 12,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake loose

Pass 16 Dec 2005 11,009 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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YES 158L is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YES 158L, 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 YES 158L registered?

YES 158L is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 6 July 1973.

Is YES 158L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YES 158L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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