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SHR 697N

1974 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,694 mi
Last recorded91,694 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHR 697N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 91,694 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,427 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 89,788 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 88,990 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 88,985 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 88,453 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 88,444 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,991 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 87,460 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 87,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 86,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2010 86,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 85,894 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 85,894 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 May 2008 85,163 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2007 84,591 miles

cut in osr tyre not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 22 May 2006 84,072 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 84,072 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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SHR 697N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SHR 697N, 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 SHR 697N registered?

SHR 697N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 3 September 1974.

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