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AAR 178K

1971 Triumph GT6

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

9,287 mi
Last recorded9,287 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAR 178K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 9,287 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 9,287 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 27 May 2016 6,327 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 6,325 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 2,168 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 May 2015 2,168 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2014 94,572 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 91,184 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front fulcrum pin + lower trunnion pin

Fail 20 May 2013 91,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in offside front fulcrum pin + lower trunnion pin

Pass 29 May 2012 89,154 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 89,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,934 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,511 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 84,398 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Triumph GT6?

Based on 14,984 MOT tests across 1,835 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 774
brake binding 398
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 393
Horn not working 367
Stop lamp not working 340
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AAR 178K is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1971 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 43,140 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 GT6 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 774 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAR 178K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph GT6 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AAR 178K is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 4 October 1971.

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