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BPA 61K

1972 Triumph TR6

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

4,694 mi
Last recorded4,694 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 61K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 4,694 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 3,738 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2020 2,916 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 1 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 1 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 1,816 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 1,225 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 98,598 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,412 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2013 98,412 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,198 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 97,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 97,439 miles

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

fuel leak,but could not ind anything during mot

Fail 11 Jun 2009 97,438 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

fuel leak,but could not ind anything during mot

Pass 6 Jun 2008 97,142 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 97,142 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 96,981 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 96,981 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 96,892 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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BPA 61K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BPA 61K, 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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BPA 61K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 4 May 1972.

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