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RAM 850M

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,843 mi
Last recorded29,843 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAM 850M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,843 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,377 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,617 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 25,458 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 25,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 25,383 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs slightly scored

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 6 May 2010 24,681 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,361 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leaks rear differential/engine/gear box

slight corrosion to rear crossmember behind rear differential

Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,119 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 24,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RAM 850M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RAM 850M, 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 RAM 850M registered?

RAM 850M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is RAM 850M safe to buy?

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