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GYV 511N

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,644 mi
Last recorded79,644 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYV 511N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 79,644 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 79,599 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 79,599 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 79,500 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 79,249 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,773 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 78,455 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 78,428 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 77,616 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 76,780 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 76,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

slight lift in o/s/f lower trunion

Fail 12 Feb 2013 76,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in o/s/f lower trunion

Fail 25 Sep 2012 76,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

headlght x2 light output needs inproving

Fail 6 Oct 2011 76,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,430 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 76,375 miles

nearside outer sill rusted. not in perscribed area.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 76,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside outer sill rusted. not in perscribed area.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,908 miles

both front inner wings holed and corroded

both rear wish bone bushes worn and perished

engine oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing is slightly noisey

rear axel oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under side of car has surface corishion

Fail 28 May 2009 75,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front inner wings corroded and holed

both rear wish bone arm bushes worn and perished

n/s/f poor washers

under side of car is corroded every wear

Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,561 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Feb 2007 74,484 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/side headlamp bezzel missing

Pass 18 Mar 2006 74,321 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 74,301 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.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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GYV 511N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GYV 511N, 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 GYV 511N registered?

GYV 511N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 December 1974.

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