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DUD 740K

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

74,518 mi
Last recorded74,518 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUD 740K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 74,518 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 70,919 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 68,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 63,793 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 61,611 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 59,890 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,967 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 57,610 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,189 miles

Both rear tyres, inner edges worn/wearing

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,345 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 45,333 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,712 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,794 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,840 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,997 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,583 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,268 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 30,268 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,249 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 26,385 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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DUD 740K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 DUD 740K, 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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What year was DUD 740K registered?

DUD 740K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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