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GMP 897J

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

637 mi
Last recorded637 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMP 897J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 637 miles

Front tyre slightly wearing uneven inside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,465 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 98,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,448 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 98,444 miles

tested wet

Pass 28 Feb 2017 98,430 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,400 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 98,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 97,999 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 97,376 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 97,164 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 96,352 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 94,274 miles

slight play offside lower trunion

Pass 21 Sep 2007 93,906 miles

Oil leak

general chassis corrosion

general underbody corrosion

offside and nearside underbody panels corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2007 93,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

general chassis corrosion

general underbody corrosion

offside and nearside underbody panels corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2006 92,121 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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GMP 897J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GMP 897J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GMP 897J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 24 August 1970.

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