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HLP 300K

1971 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,540 mi
Last recorded11,540 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLP 300K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 11,540 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 11,512 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating brake pedal fading under pressure (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 11,179 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 11,134 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 11,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody sill to belt mount x2 (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 May 2015 11,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 11,115 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 10,950 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 8,821 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 108,607 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 108,585 miles

Nearside Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 300K is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Yellow 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 HLP 300K, 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 HLP 300K registered?

HLP 300K is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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The MOT history for HLP 300K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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