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SBU 523M

1974 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,781 mi
Last recorded40,781 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBU 523M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 40,781 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 40,781 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,767 miles

Play in both front wheel bearings.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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SBU 523M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SBU 523M, 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 SBU 523M registered?

SBU 523M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 24 May 1974.

Is SBU 523M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBU 523M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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