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PWD 490M

1974 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,085 mi
Last recorded77,085 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWD 490M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,085 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 77,085 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 76,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,776 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 76,774 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 75,690 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber split

slight oil leak from dif

Pass 18 Feb 2010 75,357 miles

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise slight play in steering top column bush

Pass 27 Mar 2009 74,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,386 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 73,233 miles

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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PWD 490M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PWD 490M, 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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PWD 490M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 February 1974.

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