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VEF 172M

1974 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

63,768 mi
Last recorded63,768 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEF 172M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 63,768 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 63,158 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 63,048 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 63,045 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2020 63,008 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 63,004 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,933 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 62,930 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,409 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,614 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,612 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 61,610 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,563 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 61,563 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,543 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,502 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 61,466 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 61,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,125 miles

Nearside steering rack mounting bush slightly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 61,037 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 61,027 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,915 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,288 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 59,890 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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VEF 172M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VEF 172M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VEF 172M registered?

VEF 172M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is VEF 172M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEF 172M shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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