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SUT 209N

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,670 mi
Last recorded10,670 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUT 209N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 10,670 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bushes have some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 10,415 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 10,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of chassis rail corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of chassis rail corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 10,266 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion on some places, covered in wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 9,653 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 9,528 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear diff and suspension mount corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 8,529 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 7,966 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 7,143 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 6,439 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 5,848 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 5,043 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 4,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side hand break was bit down (60) were as near side was ok (150)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 4,585 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side hand break was bit down (60) were as near side was ok (150)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 3,819 miles

advise chassis repair

o/s track rod gaiter split

wiper linkage slightly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2008 3,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

inner and outer sills starting to corrode slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2006 3,204 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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SUT 209N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SUT 209N, 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 SUT 209N registered?

SUT 209N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 10 August 1974.

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