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SWX 100M

1974 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,369 mi
Last recorded95,369 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWX 100M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 95,369 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 95,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2015 91,965 miles

floor pans and chassis slight corrosion and previous repairs

front roll bar link and suspension bushes perrishing

ns//r tread depth low

o/s/r tread depth low

signs of oil leaks

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 20 May 2015 91,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

floor pans and chassis slight corrosion and previous repairs

front roll bar link and suspension bushes perrishing

ns//r tread depth low

o/s/r tread depth low

signs of oil leaks

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,433 miles

All vehicle suspension bushes slightly cracked

Corrossion inside bonnet area

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Reae subframe is heavily corrroded and flacking. Corrossion not gone through

Vehicle heavily undersilled undervehicle, general corrossion in places

Fail 8 Aug 2012 84,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All vehicle suspension bushes slightly cracked

Corrossion inside bonnet area

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Reae subframe is heavily corrroded and flacking. Corrossion not gone through

Vehicle heavily undersilled undervehicle, general corrossion in places

Pass 26 May 2011 52,150 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 81,991 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 81,756 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 81,756 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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SWX 100M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SWX 100M, 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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SWX 100M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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