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AWK 989L

1972 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,094 mi
Last recorded77,094 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWK 989L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 77,094 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 77,087 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,460 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 75,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,520 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,348 miles

nearside front and offside rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,175 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,651 miles

slight play in steering wheel/column

Pass 23 May 2013 74,144 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 73,776 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering coloumn end bearing

Pass 21 May 2011 73,273 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering rack pinion has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,220 miles

steering column has slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2008 71,280 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 71,220 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack track control arm

Pass 21 Jun 2006 70,035 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 70,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake effort 18% recommend further investigation

sevrice brake effort 56% recommend further investigation

steering column has slight play recommend further investigation

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 989L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 989L, 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 989L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 August 1972.

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