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VPD 547M

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

9,175 mi
Last recorded9,175 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPD 547M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 9,175 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 9,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 27,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f wing corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2016 27,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f wing corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,266 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 26,266 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 26,264 miles

non mot; battery fixing stud is fouling on coolant hose....

number plate light bulb dull!!

slightly lower performance offside rear foot / handbrake....

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,250 miles

NON MOT; nearside engine mounting is deteriorated....advise to replace....

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise to check offside front brakes for cause of score mark.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 25,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NON MOT; nearside engine mounting is deteriorated....advise to replace....

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise to check offside front brakes for cause of score mark.

Pass 2 May 2008 24,232 miles

Slight play in nearside of steering rack....

front seat belt stalks fitted to incorrect side (release button hard to operate.) ADVISE TO swap left to right..

Fail 1 May 2008 24,232 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Slight play in nearside of steering rack....

front seat belt stalks fitted to incorrect side (release button hard to operate.) ADVISE TO swap left to right..

Fail 18 Apr 2007 23,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,143 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 23,058 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 23,058 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VPD 547M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VPD 547M, 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 VPD 547M registered?

VPD 547M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 April 1974.

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