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VPH 543M

1974 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,909 mi
Last recorded33,909 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPH 543M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 33,909 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 33,527 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 33,246 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 32,756 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 32,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,374 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,045 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 32,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 31,692 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,692 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 31,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 31,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 30,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 30,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 30,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 30,604 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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VPH 543M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VPH 543M, 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 VPH 543M registered?

VPH 543M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 2 May 1974.

Is VPH 543M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPH 543M shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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