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YEA 880M

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,383 mi
Last recorded93,383 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEA 880M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 93,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded near mounting

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded near mounting

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 93,268 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded near mounting

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 93,071 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust holes n/s/f inner wheel arch by body mount

slight coolant leak from radiator area

Fail 13 Apr 2022 93,071 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust holes n/s/f inner wheel arch by body mount

slight coolant leak from radiator area

Fail 7 Feb 2022 93,070 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to inner suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to inner suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to outer suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

multiple oil and coolant leaks

vehicle corroded in many places

Pass 5 Mar 2021 92,271 miles

oil leak

slight exhaust blow from the rear exhaust box

underside is corroded in many places

Fail 22 Feb 2021 92,269 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak

slight exhaust blow from the rear exhaust box

underside is corroded in many places

Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,811 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn

both rear coil springs are corroded

offside rear brake is binding slightly

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

vehicle corroded in many places

Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,950 miles

Nearside washer jet not working but offside jet provides adequate fluid

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

vehicle corroded in many places

Fail 13 Nov 2018 88,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

vehicle corroded in many places

Nearside washer jet not working but offside jet provides adequate fluid

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 24 Nov 2017 88,233 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (3.6.C.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant leak

oil leak

vehicle corroded in many places

Fail 24 Nov 2017 88,233 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (3.6.C.3)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting bolt loose and likely to fall off

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant leak

heater hose nearly rubbed through on cable

oil leak

vehicle corroded in many places

Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer small hole in sill

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear floor/inner wheelarch sections corrded

Fail 24 Nov 2016 87,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to centre/rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer small hole in sill

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear floor/inner wheelarch sections corrded

coolant leak

Pass 1 Dec 2015 86,327 miles

Rust hole in the nearside front outer sill

Slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in top of steering coloum

Fail 26 Nov 2015 86,327 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rust hole in the nearside front outer sill

Slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in top of steering coloum

Pass 18 Nov 2014 85,572 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle corroded in many places

Fail 14 Nov 2014 85,572 miles

Nearside Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle corroded in many places

Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,507 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 82,805 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,321 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 80,565 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 80,565 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 80,368 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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YEA 880M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YEA 880M, 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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YEA 880M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 24 April 1974.

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