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GRE 234K

1971 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,661 mi
Last recorded55,661 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRE 234K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,661 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,208 miles

nearside rear inner arch rustede

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,752 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,537 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 54,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs have surface rust

nearside rear driveshaft rubber donut is seriously deteriorated

offside rear driveshaft rubber donut is deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,003 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 54,003 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 54,001 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rubber donuts on rear drive shafts are in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2007 52,602 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 May 2006 50,590 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 50,590 miles

Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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GRE 234K is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GRE 234K, 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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GRE 234K is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 30 June 1971.

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