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Purple · Petrol · 1960 · 948 cc

6738 MEMOT history

6738 ME is a purple petrol Triumph first used on 26 Aug 1960. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 81,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,113 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6738 ME
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
26 Aug 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6738 ME was last recorded at 81,113 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 5,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,482 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,631 miles
Average per year
2,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,113 miles
  • 2025 – 75,482 miles
  • 2023 – 70,734 miles
  • 2022 – 69,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,113 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

5 tests since 29 Jun 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,113 miles (+5,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,113 miles
    Test number
    368541736294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,482 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,482 miles
    Test number
    509628225135
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail75,478 miles (+4,744)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,478 miles
    Test number
    896649789176
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected x2 (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,734 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,734 miles
    Test number
    453728531095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,858 miles
    Test number
    771202734786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6738 ME

What vehicle is registration 6738 ME currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6738 ME on a purple petrol Triumph first used on 26 Aug 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 6738 ME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6738 ME is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6738 ME?
The MOT on 6738 ME is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6738 ME done?
6738 ME was recorded at 81,113 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
Has 6738 ME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6738 ME has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on 6738 ME ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 6738 ME find?
6738 ME passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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