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UOR 888M

1974 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,423 mi
Last recorded48,423 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOR 888M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 48,423 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 46,466 miles

All four tyres slight perishing and cracking

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 45,515 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 43,272 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,909 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,209 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,127 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,041 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 37,058 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 36,971 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,177 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 29,177 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,888 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,019 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,450 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 25,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise n/s and o/s/f track rods slight play

advise n/s/f trunion has slight lift

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,370 miles

advise all tyres and n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,678 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

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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UOR 888M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UOR 888M, 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 UOR 888M registered?

UOR 888M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 11 June 1974.

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The MOT history for UOR 888M shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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