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SPO 85M

1974 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,278 mi
Last recorded2,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPO 85M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 2,278 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 43,570 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 43,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2016 41,878 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres cracked/perished

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

boot catch will not secure

Fail 12 Dec 2016 42,867 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear at front (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported across cross member (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres cracked/perished

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

boot catch will not secure

Pass 18 Aug 2015 40,688 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,177 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 37,687 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,196 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,124 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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SPO 85M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SPO 85M, 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 SPO 85M registered?

SPO 85M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 April 1974.

Is SPO 85M safe to buy?

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