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YRT 179N

1974 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,661 mi
Last recorded37,661 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRT 179N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 37,661 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 29,829 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 28,676 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,855 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 26,640 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 26,101 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coolant leak on radiator

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,712 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,016 miles

radiator leaking fluid

Fail 29 Mar 2016 25,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

radiator leaking fluid

Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,946 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 21,813 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,962 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,273 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 19,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 118,599 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 18,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r bumper loose

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 16,749 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 14,956 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 14,638 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 13,391 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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YRT 179N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Purple 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 YRT 179N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YRT 179N registered?

YRT 179N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 11 September 1974.

Is YRT 179N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRT 179N 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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