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YTH 172N

1974 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,860 mi
Last recorded99,860 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTH 172N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 99,860 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 99,557 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 99,189 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,614 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 98,402 miles

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to suspension components

o/s/f suspension drop link poor condition

slight runout to n/s/r tyre

slight suspension knocks

underbody corrosion forming

Fail 14 Jul 2012 98,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil springs in poor condition.

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust in poor condition.

oil leaks.

slight runout n/s/r tyre.

suspension knocks.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 14 Jul 2012 98,093 miles

coil springs in poor condition.

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust in poor condition.

oil leaks.

slight runout n/s/r tyre.

suspension knocks.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,947 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 96,891 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 96,046 miles

N/S STEERING RACK GAITER POOR CONDITION.SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 96,042 miles

N/S STEERING RACK GAITER POOR CONDITION. †SLIGHT PLAY STEERING COLUMN. †COOLANT LOSS.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 95,141 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 95,141 miles

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YTH 172N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YTH 172N, 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 YTH 172N registered?

YTH 172N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is YTH 172N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTH 172N shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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