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UPJ 318M

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

5,728 mi
Last recorded5,728 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPJ 318M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 5,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 5,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 4,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 4,439 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 97,177 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 97,102 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion o/r chasis

Pass 8 Oct 2010 96,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 95,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 92,899 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 92,899 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 92,579 miles

n/s/f upper ball joint dust cover missing

n/s/r hub bearing has slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2006 90,037 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Jul 2006 90,037 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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UPJ 318M 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 64.3%.

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 UPJ 318M, 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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UPJ 318M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 February 1974.

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