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TAY 840N

1974 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

6,954 mi
Last recorded6,954 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAY 840N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 6,954 miles

Nearside Rear diff oil seal weeping

Pass 22 Jul 2014 6,375 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 6,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 6,316 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 6,172 miles

Rear both inner drive shaft cover boots split

Fail 12 Jul 2011 5,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 5,653 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 4,584 miles

Both rear driveshaft boots split

Pass 13 Jul 2009 3,459 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 3,459 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 2,376 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 2,376 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 2,370 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear wheels not running in line.n/s/f tyre outside of wheel arch ?

Fail 27 Aug 2008 2,362 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2006 2,299 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 2,203 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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TAY 840N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TAY 840N, 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 TAY 840N registered?

TAY 840N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 11 September 1974.

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