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YPV 269L

1972 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,773 mi
Last recorded99,773 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPV 269L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 99,773 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 99,773 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting area slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 99,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 98,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,464 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 97,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,675 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,199 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 95,443 miles

o/s seatbelt slight fray

Fail 5 Mar 2014 95,427 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f body mount near spring corrosion

o/s seatbelt slight fray

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 17 Sep 2013 95,139 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 95,139 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,962 miles

nearside rear brake binding v, slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 94,945 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 94,945 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 94,870 miles

n/s front tyre perrished sidewalls

o/s front tyre perrished sidewalls

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2010 94,552 miles

both front tyres perrished on inner sidewalls

Pass 22 Aug 2008 94,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 94,247 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 94,036 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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YPV 269L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YPV 269L, 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 YPV 269L registered?

YPV 269L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 10 October 1972.

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