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FNR 859L

1972 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

27,711 mi
Last recorded27,711 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNR 859L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 27,711 miles

Car has no brake warning lamp!

Nearside Front foreward sill area near cross member corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to inner tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Underseal covering all components under car.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 27,711 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Car has no brake warning lamp!

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

Nearside Front foreward sill area near cross member corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to inner tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Underseal covering all components under car.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides.N/s binding! (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,353 miles

Nearside Front Foreward sill area near cross member corroded.nsf marked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to inner tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

This car has no handbrake warning switch fitted or any wiring to master cylinder ref warning lamp.

Underseal covering most components under car!

Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing close to inner tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

This car has No hand brake warning switch fitted or master cylinder wiring ref warning lamp!

Underseal covering most components under car!

Fail 9 Sep 2015 26,740 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing close to inner tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,611 miles

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

Underseal applied to most components underneath car.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 26,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Underseal applied to most components inderneath car!

Fail 12 May 2014 26,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

loads of under sill covering suspension components

Pass 10 May 2013 26,007 miles

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

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

Underseal and black paint covering everything under car"

osf tyre wearing on inner edge"

osr hand brake return spring still missing"

osr wheel arch corroding"

Pass 24 May 2012 25,636 miles

Underseal/black paint.

osr handbrake return spring missing

Fail 18 May 2012 25,634 miles

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

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

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

Underseal/black paint.

osr handbrake return spring missing

Pass 13 May 2011 25,233 miles

Underseal

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,219 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 24,912 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,383 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,746 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,273 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 22,632 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 22,631 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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FNR 859L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FNR 859L, 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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FNR 859L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 November 1972.

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