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ANC 172M

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,478 mi
Last recorded88,478 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANC 172M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 88,478 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 88,167 miles

NO REVERSE LIGHTS

Pass 16 Jan 2024 86,907 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,911 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 84,258 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 83,232 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 83,210 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 83,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,470 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear (2.4.G.2)

offside washer jet blocked

slight movement steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,818 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,718 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,760 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 80,742 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 79,987 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 79,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,694 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 79,178 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,305 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 76,775 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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ANC 172M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ANC 172M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ANC 172M registered?

ANC 172M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 18 March 1974.

Is ANC 172M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANC 172M shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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