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PMR 6M

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,538 mi
Last recorded33,538 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMR 6M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 33,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing, Bulkhead and front of floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 33,525 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing/ bulkhead and front of floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 30,543 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor leaks from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 27,465 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly perished, no holes (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor leaks from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 26,023 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly perished, no holes (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leaks from engine, gearbox, differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 23,687 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 22,427 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

OIL leaks underside

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play OSF / NSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 19,394 miles

Various oil leaks

Fail 27 Mar 2019 19,394 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Steering rack loose (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Various oil leaks

Pass 11 Oct 2017 14,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 11,131 miles

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

Offside Front slight movement in lower trunnion.

Pass 13 May 2015 7,473 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 3,970 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 530 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 98,154 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 95,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 93,765 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 May 2009 90,947 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 89,027 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 86,573 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 86,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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PMR 6M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PMR 6M, 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 PMR 6M registered?

PMR 6M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 February 1974.

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