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AAY 289K

1971 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

50,307 mi
Last recorded50,307 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAY 289K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2013 50,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear bumper insecure

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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AAY 289K is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 AAY 289K, 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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AAY 289K is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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