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9072 TR

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,514 mi
Last recorded82,514 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9072 TR
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 82,514 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 82,350 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 82,347 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 82,083 miles

Corrosion to both front inner sills

Pass 12 May 2015 82,016 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2014 82,010 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 24 May 2013 81,855 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 81,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 81,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 81,594 miles
Pass 8 May 2011 81,360 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 81,336 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 81,007 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,268 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 60,119 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 75,419 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 79,102 miles

Corrosion to lower sill edges O/S & N/S.

Grease leaking from front suspension ball joint rubbers, N/S upper & O/S lower.

Limited brake servo assistance.

Rear brake and fuel lines secured with wire, could rub through needs attention.

Unable to fully inspect boot due to contents.

Fail 8 Jul 2006 79,004 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Corrosion to lower sill edges, N/S & O/S.

Grease leaking from front suspension ball joint rubbers, N/S Upper & O/S lower.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear barke & fuel lines held together with wire, could rub through, needs attention.

Unable to inspect boot due to contents.

Fail 19 Apr 2006 78,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Wipers starting to smear. Exhaust system smokes slightly.

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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9072 TR is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 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 9072 TR, 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 56 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 9072 TR registered?

9072 TR is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 30 September 1970.

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