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HCX 854N

1975 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,653 mi
Last recorded98,653 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1975 Triumph TR657,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCX 854N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 98,653 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,826 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 96,585 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 96,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 96,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 9 May 2019 96,301 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly tight

filler nearside sill area inside both doors

nearside front inner sill area contain filler

slight movement steering column

underside of vehicle undersealed

wipers don't self park

Fail 8 May 2019 96,290 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly tight

filler nearside sill area inside both doors

handbrake reading low nearside

nearside front inner sill area contain filler

slight movement steering column

underside of vehicle undersealed

wipers don't self park

Pass 25 May 2018 95,571 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

slight movement steering column

wipers don't self park

Pass 31 May 2017 94,608 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight movement steering column

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,944 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 91,940 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts handbrake cable both sides (3.6.B.2a)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 89,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vin no insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,806 miles

some rust on n/s inner sill.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,765 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 88,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 88,721 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,703 miles

fuel pump fault

Pass 11 Mar 2009 88,198 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 88,015 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 87,257 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 87,257 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in off side of steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2006 86,117 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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HCX 854N is a 1975 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1975 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 57,262 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 HCX 854N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HCX 854N registered?

HCX 854N is a 1975 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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