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TMO 697M

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,579 mi
Last recorded73,579 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMO 697M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,579 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,155 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,756 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,020 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,687 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,842 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,035 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,927 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 67,467 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 67,417 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 66,797 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 66,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2006 65,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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TMO 697M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TMO 697M, 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 TMO 697M registered?

TMO 697M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 May 1974.

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The MOT history for TMO 697M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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