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PYU 68L

1978 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

28,836 mi
Last recorded28,836 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph TR632,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYU 68L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 28,836 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 28,440 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 28,147 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 27,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 27,369 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 27,266 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 27,032 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 26,717 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 26,391 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 26,104 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 26,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 25,702 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 25,536 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,145 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 25,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 24,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,826 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 24,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 24,215 miles

Handbrake system could do with attention.

Pass 21 Jul 2007 24,130 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,928 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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PYU 68L is a 1978 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1978 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 32,751 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 PYU 68L, 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 48 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYU 68L registered?

PYU 68L is a 1978 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 June 1978.

Is PYU 68L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYU 68L shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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