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GHY 660K

1972 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

3,059 mi
Last recorded3,059 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHY 660K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 3,059 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hole in drivers floor

Fail 18 Jul 2019 3,059 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hole in drivers floor

Pass 30 Jul 2018 2,512 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 2,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached bumpstop area (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr 2.5mm , nsf 3.0mm , osf 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 1,986 miles

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

osr bumpstop area heavy corrosion general corrosion underbody

Fail 17 Jul 2017 1,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr bumpstop area heavy corrosion general corrosion underbody

Pass 18 Aug 2016 1,868 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf and both rear (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion underbody of car

Fail 4 Aug 2016 1,868 miles

Fuel system component leaking by carbs (7.2.3)

Horn control insecure lean on steering wheel horn sounds (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf and both rear (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion underbody of car

Pass 26 Jun 2015 1,854 miles

General corrosion to vehicle body,chassis and components

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

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

vehicle heavy undersealed

Fail 23 Jun 2015 1,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

General corrosion to vehicle body,chassis and components

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

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

vehicle heavy undersealed

Pass 23 Jun 2014 1,763 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2014 1,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2013 1,004 miles

light corrosion on rear panel

o/s/f wheel slight bind

Fail 10 Jun 2013 1,004 miles

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

light corrosion on rear panel

o/s/f wheel slight bind

Pass 31 Oct 2011 916 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 916 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 913 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 99,751 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 95,677 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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GHY 660K is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 GHY 660K, 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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GHY 660K is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 2 June 1972.

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