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DBE 47K

2002 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,726 mi
Last recorded71,726 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBE 47K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 71,726 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 71,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 71,577 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 71,577 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 71,288 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 70,842 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 70,842 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 70,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,520 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 70,515 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 70,532 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 70,431 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,699 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 69,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,501 miles

fog light tell tale inop

Fail 23 Jul 2014 69,498 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

fog light tell tale inop

Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,324 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,439 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,156 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 67,101 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 67,100 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 66,919 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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DBE 47K is a 2002 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%.

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 DBE 47K, 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 24 years old, this Triumph GT6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DBE 47K is a 2002 Triumph GT6, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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