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GLL 853N

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,134 mi
Last recorded21,134 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLL 853N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 21,134 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 20,738 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 20,403 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 20,060 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,701 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,059 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 19,059 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,323 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,706 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 17,700 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 16,864 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,562 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 16,005 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both sides top wish bone bushes deteriated

n/sf tyre damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2009 15,444 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damaged

steering couplin perished

steering rack noisey

Pass 14 May 2008 14,891 miles

steering rack noisey

n/sf tyre cracked in tread

Pass 23 May 2007 14,305 miles

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

n/sr &n/sftyres have small cuts

steering rack noisey

Fail 22 May 2007 14,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

n/sr&o/s f tyres has small cuts

steering rack noisey

Pass 18 May 2006 13,422 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 13,411 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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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GLL 853N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GLL 853N, 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 GLL 853N registered?

GLL 853N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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