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SMB 148H

1970 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

4,075 mi
Last recorded4,075 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMB 148H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 4,075 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 3,616 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 3,346 miles

Nearside Rear Age cracks between tyre treads

Offside Rear Age cracks between tyre treads

Pass 12 Dec 2018 2,975 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 2,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 2,825 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 2,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 2,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 2,569 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 2,567 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 2,507 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 2,507 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 2,117 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 1,946 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 1,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 1,719 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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SMB 148H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 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 SMB 148H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SMB 148H registered?

SMB 148H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 9 April 1970.

Is SMB 148H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMB 148H shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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