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BVU 989N

1974 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,823 mi
Last recorded97,823 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph TR655,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVU 989N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,823 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 95,796 miles

steering rack worn

Pass 12 Jun 2015 95,285 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,125 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,461 miles

slight play on steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2012 94,310 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 91,988 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear driveshafts worn

slight play in nearside rear hub bearing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jun 2011 91,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear driveshafts worn

slight play in nearside rear hub bearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2010 91,259 miles

offside seatbelt slightly frayed

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2009 90,790 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake imbalance high 22%

wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Jun 2008 89,354 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,624 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 88,081 miles

front brake imbalance high 24% slight play in steering rack.

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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BVU 989N is a 1974 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BVU 989N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVU 989N registered?

BVU 989N is a 1974 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is BVU 989N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVU 989N shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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