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VTJ 181M

1974 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,875 mi
Last recorded82,875 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTJ 181M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 82,875 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 82,538 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 82,191 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 81,631 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,914 miles

Nearside and offside rear floors slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 80,620 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside and offside rear floors slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 80,085 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust section mounting loose

Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,652 miles

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

nearside rear driveshaft inner uj worn

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,510 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,587 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 73,134 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 71,804 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 74,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion nearside front body mounting footwell area.holed but not affecting security

slight corrosion on nearside front body mounting

slight play in offside front track arm

Fail 23 Jan 2010 74,498 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion nearside front body mounting footwell area.holed but not affecting security

slight corrosion on nearside front body mounting

slight play in offside front track arm

Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,844 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 68,841 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,753 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,897 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 66,999 miles

Oil leak

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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VTJ 181M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 VTJ 181M, 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 VTJ 181M registered?

VTJ 181M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 4 June 1974.

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