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SUM 638G

1979 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,027 mi
Last recorded63,027 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph TR663,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUM 638G
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,027 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,014 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,731 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 62,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front wheel bearing very slishtly noisey.

Pass 29 May 2014 62,616 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 62,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,570 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,546 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 62,461 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 62,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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SUM 638G is a 1979 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1979 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,020 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 SUM 638G, 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 47 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SUM 638G registered?

SUM 638G is a 1979 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is SUM 638G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUM 638G shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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