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BUT 796K

1972 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

97,457 mi
Last recorded97,457 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUT 796K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 97,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 97,454 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2018 97,450 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,610 miles

Nearside seat not fitted at test

Fail 19 Apr 2017 96,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged coupling deteriorated (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired welding repair incomplete (5.2.6)

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure rubber section of fuel hose touching exhaust box (7.2.1)

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

excessive oil leak from engine

passenger seat missing at test vehicle in poor condition after being unused for a considerable length of time

Fail 21 Feb 2017 96,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear end of car (underneath) corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,587 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 92,555 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,013 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 92,013 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 91,363 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,445 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 89,008 miles

slight play frt hubs..

Fail 25 Apr 2009 88,981 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 88,454 miles

offside front chassis outrigger damaged and bent but still sound

Fail 7 Apr 2008 88,454 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

offside front chassis outrigger damaged and bent but still sound

Pass 19 Apr 2007 88,450 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 87,882 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 87,882 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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BUT 796K is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1972 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 44,452 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 BUT 796K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BUT 796K is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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