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AFY 498N

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,476 mi
Last recorded2,476 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFY 498N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 2,476 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,794 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 99,620 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak covering most of underside of engine bay

radiator corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 99,100 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 99,100 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 98,157 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 97,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyre are perishing between tread blocks

oil leak at rear of gearbox

rubber fuel hose at rear badly perished

Fail 13 Oct 2010 97,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear tyre are perishing between tread blocks

oil leak at rear of gearbox

rubber fuel hose at rear badly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2009 97,920 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are perishing between tread blocks

front wipers are smeary

Pass 6 Oct 2008 97,682 miles

fuel hose from pump/filter perished

Pass 26 Sep 2007 97,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 96,938 miles

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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AFY 498N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AFY 498N, 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 AFY 498N registered?

AFY 498N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 25 September 1974.

Is AFY 498N safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFY 498N shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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