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BCV 919K

1971 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

367 mi
Last recorded367 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 919K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 367 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear exhaust mountings detached from exhaust

Fail 13 Jun 2017 367 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering system fouling on ignition coil mounting plate (2.2.D.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear exhaust mountings detached from exhaust

Pass 7 Jun 2016 283 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 277 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

service brake just met required limit

Pass 5 Jun 2015

hazard switch faulty

nearside repeater light inop

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

hazard switch faulty

nearside repeater light inop

Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,031 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 12,031 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 11,786 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 11,786 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 11,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 1,060 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 11,110 miles

corrosion on flexible hose ferrules

corrosion starting on underside

damage to offside front outrigger

imbalance on front brakes

play in steering column

sligth low effort on nearside handbrake

wear on roll bar links

Fail 28 Oct 2010 11,103 miles

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

corrosion on flexible hose ferrules

corrosion starting on underside

damage to offside front outrigger

fuel lines insecure

imbalance on front brakes

play in steering column

wear on roll bar links

Pass 27 Feb 2009 10,752 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 10,752 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 10,631 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hand brake on limit lower

Fail 19 Nov 2007 10,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hand brake on limit lower

Pass 23 Aug 2006 10,608 miles

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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BCV 919K is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BCV 919K, 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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BCV 919K is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 16 November 1971.

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