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GHK 408N

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

31,269 mi
Last recorded31,269 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHK 408N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 31,269 miles

Both front brake discs slightly scored on inner edges

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Driveshaft sliding joint boot split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 31,268 miles

Upper Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Both front brake discs slightly scored on inner edges

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Driveshaft sliding joint boot split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 30,289 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front Off side and near side tyres worn on inner edges

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,989 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

Front Off side and near side tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 29,988 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

Front Off side and near side tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 28,765 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

near side rear drive shaft boot deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2015 28,764 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

near side rear drive shaft boot deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,314 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 28,313 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 28,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 27,569 miles

near side handbrake slightly reduced efficency

Fail 23 May 2013 27,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side handbrake slightly reduced efficency

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

near side rear brake slightly reduced efficency

Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,987 miles

near side rear foot and hand brake slightly reduced efficency?

Fail 14 Jun 2011 26,955 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear foot and hand brake slightly reduced efficency?

Pass 6 Jul 2010 26,683 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lower starter bolt slack

near side rear handbrake slightly reduced efficency

slight contact between off side rear tyre and shockabsorber tower?

Fail 28 Jun 2010 26,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lower starter bolt slack

slight contact between off side rear tyre and shockabsorber tower?

Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,243 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 26,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate loose

starter bolt slack

Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,904 miles

near side hand brake sticky?

rear brake balance poor

Fail 26 Jun 2008 25,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,228 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,371 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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GHK 408N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GHK 408N, 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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GHK 408N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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