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BMB 974M

1973 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,217 mi
Last recorded63,217 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMB 974M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front upper (2.4.G.2)

only one exhaust strap fitted to car

Fail 10 Apr 2017 63,217 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front upper (2.4.G.2)

only one exhaust strap fitted to car

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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BMB 974M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,580 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 BMB 974M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BMB 974M registered?

BMB 974M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 10 September 1973.

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