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RTR 545M

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,724 mi
Last recorded9,724 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTR 545M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 9,724 miles

steering rack gators deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 8,774 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 8,389 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 7,993 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)

vehical has been hevaly oiled

Fail 21 Aug 2013 7,975 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

vehical has been hevaly oiled

Pass 29 Aug 2012 6,941 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 6,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

Pass 6 May 2011 6,679 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 5,641 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 5,357 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 5,346 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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RTR 545M 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 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 RTR 545M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RTR 545M registered?

RTR 545M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is RTR 545M safe to buy?

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