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587 ATR

1975 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,794 mi
Last recorded93,794 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 Triumph TR657,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration587 ATR
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 93,794 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear corners of floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 93,231 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 93,138 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills not attached (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and under rear wheel arch excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

end of sill under offside front wheel arch excessively corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 92,893 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,752 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 91,989 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,843 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 90,843 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 90,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,548 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,150 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 88,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 88,622 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r hand brake lazy

Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,602 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 86,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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587 ATR is a 1975 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1975 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 57,262 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 587 ATR, 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 51 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 587 ATR registered?

587 ATR is a 1975 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 September 1975.

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