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VLC 962M

1974 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,280 mi
Last recorded30,280 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLC 962M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 30,280 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,203 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 30,085 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,733 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 29,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2011 25,136 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,253 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f discs marked on inner

Fail 30 Jul 2010 24,244 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f discs marked on inner

Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,041 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 24,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,431 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,955 miles

slight play in ns steering rack

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o s rear brake reading slightly low

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,749 miles

slight imbalance on hand brake.

Pass 23 Jul 2005 22,330 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

slight play in n/s top wishbone bushes

slight up/down movement in steering column

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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VLC 962M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLC 962M, 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 VLC 962M registered?

VLC 962M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 22 May 1974.

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