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AWK 188K

1972 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

3,320 mi
Last recorded3,320 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWK 188K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 3,320 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

oil leaks on gearbox/engine/diff

Fail 13 Sep 2017 3,319 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

fuel cap seal perishing

oil leaks on gearbox/engine/diff

Pass 8 Sep 2016 3,199 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 3,199 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 2,925 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 2,788 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 2,502 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 2,042 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 2,042 miles

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

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

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 15 Jun 2011 1,930 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 1,930 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 1,896 miles

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

chassis rust centre rear - cause for concern

Fail 9 Jul 2010 1,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

chassis rust centre rear - cause for concern

Pass 10 Jul 2009 1,702 miles

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

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

rusting to rear outriggers - cause for concern

Pass 3 Sep 2007 1,502 miles

Both front brake discs contact lower trunnions on full steering lock

NSF steering arm contacts roll bar mounting on full lock

Fail 31 Aug 2007

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Both front brake discs contact lower trunnions on full steering lock

NSF steering arm contacts roll bar mounting on full RH lock

Pass 18 Aug 2006 1,369 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 1,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Steering column flexible coupling locking device missing (2.1.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres slightly out of round ;inflate to 40 psi when not in use?

o/s/f upper wishbone ball joint ;some wear

servo effect on brakes seems little weak will rt and advise

slight bind n/s/r brake

some perishing front suspenion bushes

some wear hand brake links;in drums

wiper blades; poor

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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AWK 188K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AWK 188K, 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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AWK 188K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 10 May 1972.

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