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GMS 840N

1974 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,098 mi
Last recorded62,098 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMS 840N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 62,098 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 62,098 miles

Direction indicator not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2015 61,674 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 61,673 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,359 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 61,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,731 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 60,520 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 60,502 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,272 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 60,108 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,865 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 59,444 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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GMS 840N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GMS 840N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GMS 840N registered?

GMS 840N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 November 1974.

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