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ATU 518M

1974 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

57,864 mi
Last recorded57,864 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATU 518M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 57,864 miles

Offside handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 13 Aug 2024 57,823 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 57,712 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 57,538 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 57,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,317 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 57,168 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 57,037 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 57,032 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,909 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 56,767 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 56,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,663 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,541 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 56,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 56,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,306 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,823 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 55,812 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,723 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,823 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 53,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2007 53,583 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 53,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Steering column flexible coupling locking device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 53,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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ATU 518M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ATU 518M, 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 ATU 518M registered?

ATU 518M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 21 June 1974.

Is ATU 518M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATU 518M shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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