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OCT 298M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,340 mi
Last recorded95,340 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCT 298M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 May 2025 95,340 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 95,088 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 94,748 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,714 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,354 miles

Bulge in fuel hose by metering unit

Pass 4 Aug 2016 94,025 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 93,722 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,343 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 92,956 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,080 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 91,595 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 91,278 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 90,702 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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OCT 298M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCT 298M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OCT 298M registered?

OCT 298M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 17 October 1973.

Is OCT 298M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCT 298M shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OCT 298M have outstanding finance?

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