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231 HWT

1972 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,241 mi
Last recorded79,241 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration231 HWT
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 79,241 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 79,241 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,174 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 79,174 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,657 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 78,449 miles

oil leak(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,221 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak from differential

Fail 29 Aug 2014 78,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak from differential

Pass 3 Aug 2013 77,877 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,453 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,961 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 76,445 miles

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,193 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2009 76,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 74,604 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 74,583 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,409 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 73,402 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o.s.f. wheel bearing play

Pass 6 Jun 2006 72,150 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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231 HWT is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 231 HWT, 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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231 HWT is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 21 June 1972.

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