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XPC 470N

1974 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,341 mi
Last recorded82,341 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPC 470N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 82,341 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 81,920 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 81,386 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 81,353 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure bolts loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute with lights on at idle (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 81,270 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Aug 2016 81,155 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,905 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 80,485 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 80,079 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,879 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 79,360 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 78,842 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 78,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 78,263 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 77,652 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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XPC 470N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XPC 470N, 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 XPC 470N registered?

XPC 470N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 August 1974.

Is XPC 470N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPC 470N shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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