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BTO 787K

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,929 mi
Last recorded74,929 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTO 787K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 74,929 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,446 miles

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

Oil leak diff ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 74,446 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak diff ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine area ()

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Oil leak rear differential area ()

knock from drivetrain

Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,877 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,682 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,687 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,677 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,931 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,212 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,134 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,548 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,503 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 65,492 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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BTO 787K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BTO 787K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTO 787K registered?

BTO 787K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 25 April 1972.

Is BTO 787K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTO 787K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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