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EAE 588K

1971 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,338 mi
Last recorded84,338 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAE 588K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 84,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust noisy no leaks

speedo has been replaced

Fail 22 Sep 2017 84,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust noisy no leaks

speedo has been replaced

Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear odd wheel fitted tyre & wheel correct size

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

exhaust not leaking but is noisey

Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,999 miles

exhaust noisey but not excessively

Fail 19 Sep 2014 84,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust noisey but not excessively

Pass 7 Aug 2012 84,999 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

odd wheels fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2012 84,999 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

odd wheels fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2011 82,688 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside end of front crossmember slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Jul 2011 82,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside end of front crossmember slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

wipers do not self park

Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,612 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 82,301 miles

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

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

rear axle noisy

some play in steering rack o/s

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2009 82,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle noisy

some play in steering rack o/s

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2007 82,002 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 81,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 80,767 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 80,767 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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EAE 588K is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EAE 588K, 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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EAE 588K is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 5 November 1971.

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