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ADE 449K

1971 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,833 mi
Last recorded96,833 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADE 449K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 96,833 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight end float in steering coloumn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 86,801 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear bonnet catches require adjustment

slight lift at steering coloumn

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2007 86,777 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight play in rack arm at n/s

Fail 2 Oct 2007 86,777 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight play in rack arm at n/s

Pass 11 Sep 2006 86,753 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 86,720 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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ADE 449K is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ADE 449K, 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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ADE 449K is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 11 November 1971.

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