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FWW 427L

1997 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,799 mi
Last recorded57,799 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 427L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 57,799 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,304 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 57,048 miles

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft rubber joint slightly split

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft rubber joint slightly split

Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,473 miles

slight corrosion to rear valance

slight free play nearside steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,963 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 55,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,640 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,122 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 55,122 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 54,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,011 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 54,011 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,498 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,236 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

all floor areas covered by substance unable to check properley

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil spring corroded

exhaust corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches covered by substance unbale to check properley

nearside rear and offside rear wishbone arms corroded

petrol smell but no leak visible

rear brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properley

Fail 28 Mar 2009 52,536 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all floor areas covered by substance unable to check properley

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil spring corroded

exhaust corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches covered by substance unbale to check properley

nearside rear and offside rear wishbone arms corroded

petrol smell but no leak visible

rear brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properley

Fail 11 Mar 2008 52,315 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 52,315 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 51,980 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 51,582 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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FWW 427L is a 1997 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FWW 427L, 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 29 years old, this Triumph GT6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FWW 427L is a 1997 Triumph GT6, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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