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ABW 214M

1974 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,307 mi
Last recorded22,307 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 214M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,307 miles

Coolant leak

slight play in trunnion cross pins and bushes

some play in steering rack

top wishbone bushes perished

Fail 21 Jun 2008 22,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

handbrake mounting does not feel secure

o/s rear flexible brake hose looks damp

slight ft in trunnion cross pins and bushes

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

some play in steering rack

top wishbone bushes perished

Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,772 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 21,770 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,204 miles

hazard switch stiff and intermittant

n/s and o/s upper and lower suspension bushes splitting

slight play in n/s suspension/rack/trunnion/

top ball joint boots adrift

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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ABW 214M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ABW 214M, 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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ABW 214M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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