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EKN 577K

1972 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

30,158 mi
Last recorded30,158 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKN 577K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2016 30,158 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 30,134 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,999 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,951 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 29,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer drive rubber coupling perished

Pass 12 May 2012 29,638 miles

horn stays on

rack fowles sump

steering wheel outer rim loose

Fail 11 May 2012 29,635 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

horn stays on

rack fowles sump

steering wheel outer rim loose

Fail 20 Mar 2012 29,629 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

oil leaks from diff and gearbox

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,447 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 28,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,285 miles

c/oreading high 8%

slight play in o/s/r hub bearing

Fail 30 Mar 2010 27,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear 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)

c/oreading high 8%

slight play in o/s/r hub bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,115 miles

slight wear in near & offside front trunions.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 27,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Mar 2009

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,493 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 26,489 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,292 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 26,291 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,128 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 23,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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EKN 577K is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

Across all 1972 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 44,452 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 EKN 577K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EKN 577K is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 22 May 1972.

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