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HLP 14K

1971 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

15,806 mi
Last recorded15,806 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLP 14K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,806 miles

Oil leak

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

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 Jun 2013 15,329 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 15,327 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,434 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 14,432 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,230 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 8,091 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 8,074 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 6,257 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 6,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

2 washers fitted to o/s/f top mount

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r trailing arm bush is starting to split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jan 2007 4,626 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 4,626 miles

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

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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HLP 14K is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HLP 14K, 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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HLP 14K is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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