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BUR 174K

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,826 mi
Last recorded82,826 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 174K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,826 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 82,706 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

bulkhead brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,630 miles

All rear brake pipes badly corroded

Brake pipe across bulk head corroded

Oil leak ()

Throttle cable frayed

Fail 15 Jul 2017 82,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute Does not flash (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

All rear brake pipes badly corroded

Brake pipe across bulk head corroded

Oil leak ()

Throttle cable frayed

Pass 30 Jun 2016 82,622 miles

All four coil springs are corroded

Fuel pipes are corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,554 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

under side of vehicle generally rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2014 82,353 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 82,251 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 82,207 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,158 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 82,151 miles

Both coil springs are corroded.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear indicator lamp unit cracked.

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes are corroded.

Rear differential has oil leak.

Steering mounting has slight play.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Apr 2009 82,020 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 81,526 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2007 81,378 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 81,281 miles

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

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

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

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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BUR 174K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUR 174K, 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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BUR 174K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 4 January 1972.

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