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XCW 564M

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

16,032 mi
Last recorded16,032 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCW 564M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 16,032 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 16,032 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 15,943 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced nearside [middle] chassis welding split as marked (6.1.1 (d) (i))

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Sep 2021 14,690 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis under sealed unable to carry out a through inspection (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 12,321 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 12,317 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,507 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 11,469 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 9,796 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 7,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 6,821 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 6,439 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 6,434 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 5,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 May 2011 5,627 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 96,428 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 96,420 miles

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

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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XCW 564M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XCW 564M, 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 XCW 564M registered?

XCW 564M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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