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VVM 955L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,597 mi
Last recorded99,597 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVM 955L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 99,597 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 98,583 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 97,903 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 97,868 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 97,639 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 97,639 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,848 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 96,848 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,480 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,122 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 95,576 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 95,144 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 94,997 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2012 94,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 94,955 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 94,891 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 94,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 94,863 miles

speedo cable on exhaust

Fail 14 May 2009 94,861 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

speedo cable on exhaust

Pass 1 May 2008 94,850 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 94,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 94,801 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 94,801 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 94,629 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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VVM 955L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 VVM 955L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VVM 955L registered?

VVM 955L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 November 1972.

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