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PVF 255M

1974 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,772 mi
Last recorded67,772 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVF 255M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 67,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 67,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 67,042 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 66,837 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 15 Apr 2024 66,837 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2022 66,639 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,466 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 66,154 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2020 66,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 65,879 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack end

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,716 miles

Nearside Slight play in steering rack end

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,945 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 9 Feb 2015 92,925 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear part of chassis corroded slightly

slight play in offside front trunion

Fail 2 Feb 2015 92,925 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear part of chassis corroded slightly

slight play in nearside steering rack end

slight play in offside front trunion

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,176 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 49,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,810 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside sill corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2012 43,639 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,639 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,609 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)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 17 Jan 2011 39,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,492 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)

nearside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2010 34,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,228 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 28,228 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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PVF 255M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PVF 255M, 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 PVF 255M registered?

PVF 255M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is PVF 255M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVF 255M shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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