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7938 TR

1974 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,981 mi
Last recorded89,981 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7938 TR
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 89,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,925 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,862 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,812 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,666 miles

all 4 brakes binding very slightly (standing lack of use???)

Pass 4 May 2011 89,650 miles

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

suspect slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,650 miles

underside of car has light surface corrosion forming + heavy undersealed

Fail 18 Jun 2009 89,642 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 89,625 miles

clutch suspect

handbrake performance close to limit

light surface corrosion forming in underside

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2008 89,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

clutch suspect

handbrake performance close to limit

light surface corrosion forming in underside

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 22 May 2007 89,625 miles

clutch becoming suspect †surface corrosion starting to show on under side of car

Pass 19 May 2006 89,624 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 89,624 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2005 89,560 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 89,558 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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7938 TR is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 7938 TR, 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 7938 TR registered?

7938 TR is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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