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UTJ 976M

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

34,202 mi
Last recorded34,202 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTJ 976M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 34,202 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 33,781 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 32,634 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 31,501 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 30,649 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 30,649 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 29,650 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 28,573 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 27,667 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 26,738 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,757 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 24,286 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,126 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 22,051 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,469 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 20,444 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,502 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 18,133 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 16,525 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,149 miles

oil leak on engine/gear box

Pass 25 May 2007 13,871 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 12,562 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 11,059 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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UTJ 976M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 UTJ 976M, 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 UTJ 976M registered?

UTJ 976M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is UTJ 976M safe to buy?

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