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EMU 6J

1971 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,520 mi
Last recorded12,520 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMU 6J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 12,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight from adjuster nut (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front and rear brake balance is only just ok

front suspension needs lube

steering pinion has some play along with the steering column..

Fail 24 Jan 2017 12,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight from adjuster nut (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front and rear brake balance is only just ok

front suspension needs lube

steering pinion has some play along with the steering column..

Pass 12 Feb 2016 11,455 miles

movement in handbrake lever

Fail 3 Feb 2016 11,452 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

movement in handbrake lever

Fail 18 May 2015 11,275 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

bottom rad hose about to split

brake pipe may rub on chassis n/s/f

fuel filler seal not great

oil on min just, head weeping oil at rear

one of the number plate light bulbs not100%

Pass 20 May 2014 10,933 miles

idle is slightly high

n/s rack boot not 100%

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rubbers not great

n/s/f top arm front bolt is a little short, nut isn't onto the nylock part

n/s/r bearing has slight noise

n/s/r wheel slightly out of shape

out riggers bent

slight play in n/s/f lower trunion

steering rack is not that good, but ok for a short while

Pass 16 Apr 2007 10,887 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,783 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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EMU 6J is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EMU 6J, 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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EMU 6J is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 7 January 1971.

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