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RVC 849M

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,196 mi
Last recorded140,196 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVC 849M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 140,196 miles

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

Offside INDICATOR SWITCH STICKING

Pass 2 Dec 2024 137,405 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 130,639 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 129,917 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 128,652 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2018 127,251 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 125,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 125,122 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,526 miles

corrosion around o/s front wheel arch

Fail 3 Apr 2010 23,745 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 23,745 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 21,236 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

corrosion hole in l/h inner wing not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 21,236 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

corrosion hole in l/h inner wing not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,011 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play developing in steering rack mountings

servo vacuum hose perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2005 20,296 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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RVC 849M 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 RVC 849M, 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 RVC 849M registered?

RVC 849M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 7 June 1974.

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