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EAC 835K

1971 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,089 mi
Last recorded92,089 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAC 835K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2023 92,089 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 91,989 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 91,986 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding N/S/R (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,944 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 91,839 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 91,795 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 91,392 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 91,201 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 91,199 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 91,154 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,422 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 90,422 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 90,036 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 89,945 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 89,945 miles

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 89,801 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 89,799 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 89,739 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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EAC 835K is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EAC 835K, 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 EAC 835K registered?

EAC 835K is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is EAC 835K safe to buy?

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