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ROJ 397M

1974 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,581 mi
Last recorded81,581 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROJ 397M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 81,581 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 80,733 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 78,398 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 77,481 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 75,448 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,827 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 72,168 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,213 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,375 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,692 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,226 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,018 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,997 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,251 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 65,829 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,797 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,631 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 65,631 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 65,608 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play,v/slight play o/side front track rod end,n/side top front outter ball joint has very slight play.

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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ROJ 397M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ROJ 397M, 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 ROJ 397M registered?

ROJ 397M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 7 March 1974.

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