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GGN 258N

1974 Triumph TR6

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,485 mi
Last recorded77,485 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGN 258N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 77,485 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 73,829 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 72,981 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 71,195 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 70,262 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,020 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,286 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advisory (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 66,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advisory (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all over (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over slight rust (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 64,018 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over slight rust (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,964 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,075 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 60,065 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 58,053 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,441 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,814 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 50,751 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,751 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,898 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 46,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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GGN 258N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GGN 258N, 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 GGN 258N registered?

GGN 258N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 22 November 1974.

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The MOT history for GGN 258N shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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