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APV 313L

1972 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

20,269 mi
Last recorded20,269 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPV 313L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 20,269 miles

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

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2023 20,033 miles

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

play in the steering rack + bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2022 19,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush link bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

slight play in steering rack + bushes

Fail 2 Aug 2022 19,796 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush link bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

slight play in steering rack + bushes

Pass 2 Aug 2021 19,215 miles

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

slight play in steering rack + bushes

Fail 2 Aug 2021 19,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

slight play in steering rack + bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2020 18,904 miles

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

slight play in drive shafts

slight play in steering rack and bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2019 18,446 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to both front inner sills

slight oil leaks

slight play in rack and column

Pass 3 Aug 2018 16,798 miles

PERISHED DUST COVERS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 17 Oct 2017 16,200 miles

play in steering rack.

Fail 9 Oct 2017 16,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

play in steering rack.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 13,578 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 13,568 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,843 miles

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

when turning lock to lock horn is oprated

Fail 29 Sep 2015 12,843 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps mainbeam switch (1.7.4b)

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

when turning lock to lock horn is oprated

Pass 17 Oct 2014 11,975 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2014 11,153 miles

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

play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2012 10,591 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2012 10,591 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2011 9,426 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

play in both side of steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2011 9,426 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in both side of steering rack

Pass 22 Dec 2009 9,071 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 9,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,515 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 8,513 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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APV 313L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 APV 313L, 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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APV 313L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 21 November 1972.

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