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CWD 760J

1971 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,375 mi
Last recorded3,375 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWD 760J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 3,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 3,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 2,119 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 1,516 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 1,195 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 1,189 miles

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 493 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 493 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 115 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 85,519 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2013 85,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2012 84,690 miles

wear in front suspension trunnions

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,902 miles

wear in front suspension trunnions

Fail 19 Aug 2010 84,902 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear in front suspension trunnions

Fail 17 Jun 2010 84,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

hole in o/s/f floor panel

Pass 14 Sep 2009 83,753 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hole in o/s f floor panel

o/s door post cracked at top hinge

seat belts twisted

wear in o/s/f suspension lower swivel

Fail 14 Sep 2009 83,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hole in o/s f floor panel

o/s door post cracked at top hinge

seat belts twisted

wear in o/s/f suspension lower swivel

Pass 11 Sep 2008 82,790 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 82,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 81,996 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 79,934 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 77,429 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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CWD 760J is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CWD 760J, 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 CWD 760J registered?

CWD 760J is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 14 July 1971.

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