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BLG 198M

1974 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,670 mi
Last recorded99,670 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLG 198M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 99,670 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 99,647 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 99,589 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 99,335 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,191 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 99,191 miles

Steering column attachment defective Flexible coupling bolts loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 99,133 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 99,111 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 99,044 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 99,040 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Throttle sticking.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 98,870 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 98,870 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,647 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 98,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,623 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 97,850 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,386 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 97,386 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 97,141 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 97,141 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 95,570 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 93,727 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 92,891 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 92,641 miles

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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BLG 198M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BLG 198M, 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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BLG 198M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 11 June 1974.

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