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GBD 664L

1971 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,085 mi
Last recorded50,085 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBD 664L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 50,085 miles

advise exhaust rattle on chassis

advise movement in rubber steering rack mountings

advise slight free play in steering

Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,031 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear brakes binding slightly

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2018 50,031 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both sides rear brakes binding slightly

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2012 49,692 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 49,692 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 49,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 49,489 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,083 miles

some play in front wheelbearings

Fail 12 Apr 2010 49,083 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

some play in front wheelbearings

Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,153 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 48,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,011 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 45,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 45,517 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?

Based on 59,030 MOT tests across 5,951 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
5,951
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,592
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,104
Stop lamp not working 1,042
Horn not working 887
brake binding 777
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GBD 664L is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 42,509 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 TR6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBD 664L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR6 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBD 664L registered?

GBD 664L is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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