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SUH 637H

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

93,907 mi
Last recorded93,907 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUH 637H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 93,907 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 93,308 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 93,308 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 93,016 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,477 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front suspension bushes deteriorated

exhaust rear box deteriorated and slight blow

insufficient weld plates outside prescribed areas

oil weeping rear diff

play nearside rear wheel bearing, not excessive

wear upper steering column

Fail 25 Mar 2022 92,477 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all front suspension bushes deteriorated

exhaust rear box deteriorated and slight blow

insufficient weld plates outside prescribed areas

oil weeping rear diff

play nearside rear wheel bearing, not excessive

wear upper steering column

Pass 7 Oct 2020 92,381 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust rear box deteriorated and slight blow

oil weeping rear diff

wear upper steering column

Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,351 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust rear box deteriorated and slight blow

oil weeping rear diff

wear upper steering column

Fail 27 Sep 2019 92,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust rear box deteriorated and slight blow

oil weeping rear diff

wear upper steering column

Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,240 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

all front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

wear upper steering column

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,140 miles

all front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside rear upper body mounting corroded

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight scoring offside front disc

wear upper steering column

Fail 13 Sep 2017 92,137 miles

Driver's seat insecure offside rear floor excessively corroded (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside rear upper body mounting corroded

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight scoring offside front disc

wear upper steering column

Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,062 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2015 91,965 miles

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

offside hand brake reading low

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 May 2014 91,724 miles

play in nearside front bottom trunnion

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight corrosion on offside inner sill

Pass 31 May 2013 91,619 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 91,619 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 91,619 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear axle mountings worn

slight blow from exhaust rear box

wear steering column top bush

Fail 18 May 2012 91,619 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear axle mountings worn

slight blow from exhaust rear box

wear steering column top bush

Pass 26 May 2011 91,609 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play nearside rear wheel bearing

rear axle mountings worn

Fail 23 May 2011 91,609 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play nearside rear wheel bearing

rear axle mountings worn

Pass 25 May 2010 89,763 miles

imbalance on front brakes

movement at lower steering UJ

movement at steering wheel

blow at exhaust downpipe

cracking on both rear brake hoses

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight binding on offside rear brake

Fail 25 May 2010 89,763 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

blow at exhaust downpipe

cracking on both rear brake hoses

imbalance on front brakes

movement at lower steering UJ

movement at steering wheel

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 22 May 2009 89,496 miles

corrosion on offside front wheel arch

nearside front washer not fully covoring windscreen

offside hand brake reading low

slight blow from exhaust down pipe

slight blow from rear exhaust box

slight free play at steering column

Pass 6 May 2008 89,318 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust box

slight movement in steering universal joint

Pass 15 May 2007 89,203 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering coloumn

Pass 11 May 2006 89,082 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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SUH 637H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SUH 637H, 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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SUH 637H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 21 April 1970.

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