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BRF 2J

1971 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,945 mi
Last recorded84,945 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRF 2J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,657 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 82,585 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,465 miles

water leak rear hose

Fail 17 Mar 2012 82,465 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

water leak rear hose

Pass 13 Apr 2011 82,337 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 82,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 82,143 miles

Hand brake has long travel.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 82,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 82,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front wheel bearings has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2009 81,364 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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BRF 2J is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BRF 2J, 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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What year was BRF 2J registered?

BRF 2J is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 6 April 1971.

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