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RAU 606M

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,965 mi
Last recorded64,965 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 606M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 64,965 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 64,017 miles

Chassis/under body under sealed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 64,017 miles

Chassis/under body under sealed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working bad connection (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,340 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,310 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,583 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,121 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 57,514 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,841 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,673 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 55,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,654 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 54,654 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 52,639 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 52,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 May 2009 52,138 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,832 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,906 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 47,070 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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RAU 606M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RAU 606M, 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 RAU 606M registered?

RAU 606M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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