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8794 TR

1975 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

15,742 mi
Last recorded15,742 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1975 Triumph TR657,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8794 TR
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 15,742 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 15,648 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 15,471 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 15,384 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 15,292 miles

n/s handbrake performance only just met

Pass 20 May 2021 15,159 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 15,050 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 14,926 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 14,741 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 14,543 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 14,248 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 13,802 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 13,482 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 13,229 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 12,937 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 12,630 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 12,328 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 12,081 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 12,063 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 11,858 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 11,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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8794 TR is a 1975 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 8794 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 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 8794 TR registered?

8794 TR is a 1975 Triumph TR6, first registered on 28 May 1975.

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