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GLD 542J

1971 Triumph GT6

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,157 mi
Last recorded38,157 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLD 542J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,157 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,145 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm inner joint

slight play in n/s/r lower outer suspension arm pin/bush

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension arm outer pin/bush

Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 34,919 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,460 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 33,457 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,886 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 32,657 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,148 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 32,148 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,059 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,782 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,275 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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GLD 542J is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GLD 542J, 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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What year was GLD 542J registered?

GLD 542J is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 11 May 1971.

Is GLD 542J safe to buy?

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