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SFL 238N

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,001 mi
Last recorded55,001 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 238N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 55,001 miles

Handbrake performance achieved 18% ,pass mark 16%

Nearside handbrake performance significantly lower than offside

Slight imbalance on rear foot brake nearside lower 25%

slight exhaust blow on pipe joints under floor and rear back box pinholed

Pass 6 Aug 2016 54,434 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,066 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,427 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 52,590 miles

Slight lift in O/S and N/S lower swivel links

Slight play detected in O/S and N/S steering arms when wheels elevated from floor

Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,261 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 52,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,728 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 51,399 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 51,380 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,921 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 50,921 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside 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 9 Aug 2008 50,514 miles

knockimg /clunk from rear of vehicle when brakes applied. No obvious sign of excessive wear / play in a pin or bush

Fail 2 Aug 2008 50,491 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

knockimg /clunk from rear of vehicle when brakes applied. No obvious sign of excessive wear / play in a pin or bush

Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,051 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 50,051 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Main beam warning light inop

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 49,667 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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SFL 238N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SFL 238N, 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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SFL 238N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 August 1974.

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