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ARW 538K

1975 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,463 mi
Last recorded78,463 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 Triumph TR657,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 538K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 78,463 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 78,344 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 78,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 78,097 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 77,815 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,581 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,577 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 99,584 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 99,553 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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ARW 538K is a 1975 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ARW 538K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARW 538K registered?

ARW 538K is a 1975 Triumph TR6, first registered on 8 September 1975.

Is ARW 538K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARW 538K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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