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PTL 617M

1974 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

68,672 mi
Last recorded68,672 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTL 617M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 68,672 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 65,925 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 64,783 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,340 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 59,724 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 57,549 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 55,282 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,999 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,179 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,659 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,639 miles

offside front brake hose is twisted

oil leaks

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,619 miles

exhaust repaired and touching body

offside front brake hose twisted

oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,599 miles

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,550 miles

offside screen washer is poor

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,519 miles

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,487 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,400 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,312 miles

oil leaks

steering is stiff

Pass 29 Nov 2008 47,163 miles

fuel pump is noisy

offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn on the edges

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight play at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Dec 2007 47,139 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 47,079 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust touching chassis

front to rear brake pipe at rear corroded

front tyre edges worn low

offside front trunion joint rusty, in poor condition

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rack moving on its mounts

rear diff oil leak

slight play at front wheel bearings

Fail 27 Nov 2006 47,078 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

exhaust touching chassis

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

front tyre edges worn low

offside front trunion joint rusty, in poor condition

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rack moving on its mounts

rear diff oil leak

slight play at front wheel bearings

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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PTL 617M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PTL 617M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PTL 617M?

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What year was PTL 617M registered?

PTL 617M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 18 April 1974.

Is PTL 617M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTL 617M shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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