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GGD 961N

1974 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,687 mi
Last recorded82,687 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGD 961N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 82,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 82,673 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 82,669 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 82,637 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 82,506 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 82,506 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

carb appears damp no obvious sign of leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2021 82,470 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 82,470 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe or cylinder area around drum all wet (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 82,334 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,255 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 82,251 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,019 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 82,013 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,557 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,351 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,459 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 80,321 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 80,007 miles

rear handbrake poor effort

Pass 5 Mar 2009 79,981 miles

slight oil leak o/sr back plate

Pass 29 Mar 2007 79,471 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r back plate damp

rear diff oil leak

surface rust on exhaust

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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GGD 961N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1974 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 55,562 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 GGD 961N, 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 52 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGD 961N registered?

GGD 961N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 11 October 1974.

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