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BDJ 291N

1974 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,618 mi
Last recorded76,618 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDJ 291N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,618 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,578 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s wiper arm worn

Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,542 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened has a nick in belt and looking old (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn some play (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 76,542 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both inop (1.7.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated very dry so lubricated replacement recommended (7.2.4c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working inop (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened has a nick in belt and looking old (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn some play (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,307 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,279 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,279 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Off side rear wing lamp has broken lence.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 76,279 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Off side rear wing lamp has broken lence.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 76,242 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Front shock absorbers weakened.

Slight corrosion to near side rear inner sill area.

Steering rack gaitors starting to perish.

Water leak

Pass 3 May 2008 76,201 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 75,879 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 75,774 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r tyre low on outside edge

some corrossion n/s/f inner wing

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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BDJ 291N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BDJ 291N, 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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BDJ 291N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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