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TBF 861M

1974 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,851 mi
Last recorded78,851 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBF 861M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 78,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 78,847 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 78,740 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 78,740 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 78,650 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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TBF 861M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 TBF 861M, 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 TBF 861M registered?

TBF 861M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 14 January 1974.

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