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Triumph TR6

White · Petrol · 1970 · 2,498 cc

PS 3173MOT history

PS 3173 is a white petrol Triumph TR6 first used on 10 Jun 1970. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2024
Mileage
72,546 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PS 3173
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
TR6
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1970
First used
10 Jun 1970
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

PS 3173 was last recorded at 72,546 miles on 14 Nov 2023, 5,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,693 miles · 17 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
5,853 miles
Average per year
1,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 72,546 miles
  • 2019 – 66,693 miles
  • 2017 – 62,675 miles
  • 2016 – 59,980 miles
  • 2015 – 58,358 miles
  • 2014 – 55,084 miles
  • 2013 – 52,554 miles
  • 2012 – 51,058 miles
  • 2011 – 50,420 miles
  • 2010 – 48,451 miles
  • 2009 – 47,128 miles
  • 2008 – 46,188 miles
  • 2007 – 44,398 miles
  • 2006 – 43,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,546 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones inner bushs both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion trailing arm mounting (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,546 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,546 miles
    Test number
    202629427707
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones inner bushs both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,546 miles (+5,853)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,546 miles
    Test number
    736864741862
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones inner bushs both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,693 miles (+4,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,693 miles
    Test number
    300206429008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering system

  4. Pass62,675 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,675 miles
    Test number
    887794477829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion trailing arm mounting (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  5. Fail62,669 miles (+2,689)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,669 miles
    Test number
    923766166929
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension retaining device missing cross bar bolt missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion trailing arm mounting (6.1.A.1)

  6. Pass59,980 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,980 miles
    Test number
    185148083512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,976 miles (+1,618)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,976 miles
    Test number
    480726665277
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  8. Pass58,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,358 miles
    Test number
    760747700118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,358 miles (+3,274)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,358 miles
    Test number
    255299328977
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  10. Pass55,084 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,084 miles
    Test number
    399109284487
    • NoteHorn operates when steering is rocked

  11. Fail55,084 miles (+2,530)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,084 miles
    Test number
    455706784259
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteHorn operates when steering is rocked

  12. Pass52,554 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,554 miles
    Test number
    855092683253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc scored on inner face

  13. Fail52,554 miles (+1,496)9 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,554 miles
    Test number
    425445673233
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc scored on inner face

  14. Pass51,058 miles (+638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,058 miles
    Test number
    315451662267
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass50,420 miles (+1,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,420 miles
    Test number
    106683391182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass48,451 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,451 miles
    Test number
    441268480139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,128 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,128 miles
    Test number
    273975499467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSteering rack slightly worn

  18. Fail47,122 miles (+934)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,122 miles
    Test number
    553137379117
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass46,188 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,188 miles
    Test number
    474455368176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,398 miles
    Test number
    300902557142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,398 miles (+1,020)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,398 miles
    Test number
    873112057185
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass43,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,378 miles
    Test number
    111777566117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about PS 3173

What vehicle is registration PS 3173 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PS 3173 on a white petrol Triumph TR6 first used on 10 Jun 1970. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PS 3173 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PS 3173 expired on 13 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PS 3173?
The MOT on PS 3173 expired on 13 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PS 3173 done?
PS 3173 was recorded at 72,546 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2023, an average of 1,675 miles a year.
Has PS 3173 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PS 3173 has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on PS 3173 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on PS 3173 find?
PS 3173 passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones inner bushs both sides; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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