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ASA 987M

1974 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,251 mi
Last recorded66,251 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASA 987M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,251 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 66,251 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,251 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 66,251 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 66,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Near side rear brake slightly binding.

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,251 miles

Near side rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 66,251 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 66,251 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 66,251 miles

oil leaks at gearbox

slight freeplay at handbrake lever

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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ASA 987M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ASA 987M, 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 ASA 987M registered?

ASA 987M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 3 June 1974.

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