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BMB 953M

1974 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,141 mi
Last recorded69,141 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMB 953M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 69,141 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,994 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,800 miles

slight corrosion to rear floor pan

Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,796 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on the nearside front floor

front axle king pin has slight play in and/or bush

nearside front and offside front chassis rail bolts are missin but still secure

rear floor pans are flexing and weak but still secure

Fail 22 Jun 2011 68,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

corrosion on the nearside front floor

nearside front and rear and offside front chassis rail bolts missing but still secure to body

rear floor pans are flexing and weak but still secure

Fail 7 Apr 2011 68,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 68,715 miles

All brakes have a slight bind

All suspension coil springs slightly corroded

All suspension rubbers and bushes worn and perishing

Both rear lever arm shock absorbers have slight play

O/S/F top suspension ball joint minor play

Oil leak and oil low

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Slight play in steering rack

o/s wiper has a small split

Fail 7 Jul 2009 68,715 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

All brakes have a slight bind

All suspension coil springs slightly corroded

All suspension rubbers and bushes worn and perishing

Both rear lever arm shock absorbers have slight play

O/S/F top suspension ball joint minor play

Oil leak and oil low

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Slight play in steering rack

o/s wiper has a small split

Pass 11 Oct 2007 68,460 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 68,460 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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BMB 953M is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BMB 953M, 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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BMB 953M is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 6 June 1974.

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