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RUF 971M

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,782 mi
Last recorded69,782 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUF 971M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 69,782 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 66,269 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 66,269 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,904 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,231 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,289 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,283 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,277 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,061 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,811 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 63,683 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 63,610 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 63,580 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

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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RUF 971M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RUF 971M, 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 RUF 971M registered?

RUF 971M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is RUF 971M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUF 971M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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