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PTA 400M

1974 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,448 mi
Last recorded63,448 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTA 400M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 63,448 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 62,379 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,350 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,096 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 59,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 58,164 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 57,041 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 57,037 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2016 56,096 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 54,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,585 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,534 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,563 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,910 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,993 miles

slight play in n/s/r hub bearing

slight play in steering column

Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,336 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 51,331 miles

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

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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PTA 400M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PTA 400M, 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 PTA 400M registered?

PTA 400M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 15 March 1974.

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