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OTL 945M

1974 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,357 mi
Last recorded11,357 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTL 945M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 11,357 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 11,179 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 11,178 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 11,168 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front headlamp aim is low. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface has substantial score /marking. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 11,124 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 10,959 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 10,805 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 10,443 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 10,109 miles

N/S/R brake has slight bind

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2013 10,109 miles

N/S/R brake has slight bind

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 10,076 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 10,072 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,001 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Mar 2011 9,998 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2010 9,954 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,792 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,782 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,731 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 974 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 9,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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OTL 945M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OTL 945M, 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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OTL 945M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 11 February 1974.

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