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BDJ 808N

1974 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

41,185 mi
Last recorded41,185 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDJ 808N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 41,185 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 4,176 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 4,021 miles

rear brakes only just met the legal requirements

Fail 24 Mar 2016 4,015 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 May 2014 3,998 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 3,998 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 3,964 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 3,958 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 2,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 2,684 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 2,678 miles

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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BDJ 808N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 808N, 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 BDJ 808N registered?

BDJ 808N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 19 August 1974.

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