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XYB 956M

1974 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,917 mi
Last recorded34,917 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYB 956M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 34,917 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 32,377 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 31,559 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 31,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 29,972 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,269 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,385 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,931 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 27,315 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 27,304 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 26,811 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,623 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle has been coated with underseal

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,719 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,400 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 25,400 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,003 miles

Oil leak

slight play in near side stearing rack

Pass 19 Jun 2010 24,563 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2009 24,265 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2008 23,770 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 23,529 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 23,067 miles

some degree of wear in steering rack

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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XYB 956M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XYB 956M, 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 XYB 956M registered?

XYB 956M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 25 June 1974.

Is XYB 956M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYB 956M shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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