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RED 1K

1977 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,669 mi
Last recorded14,669 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph TR615,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRED 1K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 14,669 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 14,568 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 14,356 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 12,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 12,304 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 11,844 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,697 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 10,943 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 10,729 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 10,181 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,015 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 9,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Slight movement in nearside and offside front seat subframes.

Pass 25 Jul 2005 9,589 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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RED 1K is a 1977 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1977 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 15,556 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 RED 1K, 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 49 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RED 1K registered?

RED 1K is a 1977 Triumph TR6, first registered on 4 November 1977.

Is RED 1K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RED 1K 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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