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PKY 9M

1974 Triumph TR6

Brown Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

33,020 mi
Last recorded33,020 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKY 9M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,020 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 33,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed inner wing (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 32,706 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,761 miles

corrosion by n/s/f body mounting

n/s/r wheel arch (lower) corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,987 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 30,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,293 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 30,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,448 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 27,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,265 miles

corrosion around o/s headlamp

n/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area

rear chassis sections corroded not to excess

Fail 9 Jul 2010 24,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion around o/s headlamp

n/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area

rear chassis sections corroded not to excess

Pass 14 May 2008 19,051 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 19,054 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 15,201 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 15,201 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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PKY 9M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Brown with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PKY 9M, 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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PKY 9M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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