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BMU 778H

1970 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,103 mi
Last recorded73,103 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMU 778H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 73,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 64,125 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,331 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,844 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,396 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,543 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,297 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 50,987 miles

slight wear where pinion enters steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2010 50,980 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

slight wear where pinion enters steering rack

Fail 5 Aug 2010 50,963 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 49,970 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 48,701 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,276 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 47,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,696 miles

slight play in o/s lower trunion,brake pedal bush worn

Fail 3 Jun 2006 44,673 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 May 2005 42,234 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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BMU 778H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 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 BMU 778H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMU 778H registered?

BMU 778H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 13 May 1970.

Is BMU 778H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMU 778H shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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