CarVerify

Free Car Check

BAR 300N

1974 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,485 mi
Last recorded57,485 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAR 300N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2014 57,485 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 57,485 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,199 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 57,199 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 5,630 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 5,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 54,126 miles

Both front track rod ends weeping grease

Diff weeping oil

Front washers weak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front dip beam slightly high

Oil leak

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2010 50,417 miles

Corrosion in passenger side front inner wheel arch within 30cm of body mounting but not holed.

Fuel filler seal perishing.

Oil leak on differential.

Self taping screw pretruding in passenger side rear wheel arch.

Surface corrosion to passenger and drivers front and rear floor pan.

Fail 19 May 2010 50,417 miles

Oil leak on differential.

Corrosion in passenger side front inner wheel arch within 30cm of body mounting but not holed.

Fuel filler seal perishing.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Self taping screw pretruding in passenger side rear wheel arch.

Surface corrosion to passenger and drivers front and rear floor pan.

Pass 16 May 2009 49,250 miles

Centre exhaust is slightly blowing

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

Pass 15 May 2008 48,094 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 47,261 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,145 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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
Full Triumph TR6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BAR 300N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BAR 300N, 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

How do I check the history of BAR 300N?

You can check the full history of BAR 300N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BAR 300N registered?

BAR 300N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 September 1974.

Is BAR 300N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAR 300N shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BAR 300N have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BAR 300N. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.