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SSN 231M

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,383 mi
Last recorded85,383 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSN 231M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,383 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2018 85,383 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front engine mounting cracked

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 82,886 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

rear body corroded

sills corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 82,848 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

rear body corroded

sills corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2015 82,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension upper tca in left hand lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,571 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 82,556 miles

Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,412 miles

nsr chassis leg corroded + holed

Fail 9 Apr 2013 82,412 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nsr chassis leg corroded + holed

Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,375 miles

unable to check chassis condition and underneath vehicle components due to 2x aluminium gaurds

Fail 9 Mar 2012 82,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to check chassis condition and underneath vehicle components due to 2x aluminium gaurds

Pass 26 Mar 2011 82,104 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 81,598 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 80,937 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 80,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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SSN 231M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SSN 231M, 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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SSN 231M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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