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PTV 386M

1974 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,896 mi
Last recorded7,896 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTV 386M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 7,896 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 7,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 May 2016 7,817 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 7,809 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,675 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 7,665 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion near nsf body mounting point (not to excess at this time)

front to mrear brake pipe corroding

headlight beam patterns deteriorating

headlight switch operation poor

oil leaks

Pass 5 Oct 2013 7,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 7,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 7,546 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 7,441 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2010 7,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 6,815 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 6,815 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 6,800 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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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PTV 386M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PTV 386M, 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 PTV 386M registered?

PTV 386M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 15 June 1974.

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