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GTC 549K

1971 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,140 mi
Last recorded39,140 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTC 549K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 39,140 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 37,151 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 36,183 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 35,806 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,539 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 33,537 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,422 miles

Slight play in top steering column bush.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,031 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 31,035 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 30,255 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 29,123 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 28,253 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 27,763 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 27,176 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,542 miles

Hand-brake travel.

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

Slight damage to n/s/r lower hub.

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

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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GTC 549K is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GTC 549K, 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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GTC 549K is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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