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PMC 97K

1971 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

616 mi
Last recorded616 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMC 97K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 616 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 428 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 428 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 168 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,822 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 99,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,654 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 99,340 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 99,120 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 99,120 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 97,540 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 97,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 97,317 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 97,162 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 97,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,126 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 95,484 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 95,328 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 95,151 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 94,717 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 94,417 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 94,092 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 93,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 93,363 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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PMC 97K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1971 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 42,509 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 PMC 97K, 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 55 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 PMC 97K registered?

PMC 97K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 23 September 1971.

Is PMC 97K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMC 97K shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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