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EEA 45J

1971 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,064 mi
Last recorded97,064 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEA 45J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,064 miles

slight free play in brake pedal

Fail 14 Jun 2017 97,021 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel touching brake flexi hose on full right hand lock (2.2.D.2a)

slight free play in brake pedal

Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,723 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 95,718 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 95,676 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 23,010 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 23,010 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,010 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,010 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 94,999 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 94,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play in both nearside and offside front suspension lower joints

Fail 6 Jul 2010 94,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play in both nearside and offside front suspension lower joints

Pass 6 Jul 2009 94,999 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside and offside front lower suspension joints

Fail 25 Jun 2009 94,999 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

front antiroll bar fitted with non locking nuts at links

rear suspension fitted with non locking nuts at top leaf springs either side

slight play in offside and nearside lower suspension joints

Pass 16 Jun 2008 94,999 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 94,132 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 93,209 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 92,327 miles

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

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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EEA 45J is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Yellow 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 EEA 45J, 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 EEA 45J registered?

EEA 45J is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 16 April 1971.

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