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AAR 971N

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,786 mi
Last recorded78,786 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAR 971N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,786 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 78,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 78,334 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,808 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 76,201 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 76,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,153 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 73,535 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,700 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 71,890 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 71,677 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 71,662 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 May 2008 71,539 miles

emissions visual check no visable smoke but suspect running rich

Pass 21 May 2007 71,444 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 71,324 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 71,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

movement of rear diff unit when engaging clutch

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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AAR 971N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red 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 AAR 971N, 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 AAR 971N registered?

AAR 971N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 9 August 1974.

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