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HLP 487K

1971 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,312 mi
Last recorded92,312 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLP 487K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 92,312 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 91,627 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 91,614 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 91,078 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 90,700 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 90,696 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe lock nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 90,068 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 90,068 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 89,775 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,295 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,310 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,824 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 87,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 87,755 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,755 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,704 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 87,578 miles

age cracks apearing in n/s/r tyre walls

Fail 31 Aug 2012 87,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

age cracks apearing in n/s/r tyre walls

Pass 26 Aug 2011 87,455 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 87,020 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2008 86,671 miles

Vehicle overheated during test.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 85,958 miles

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 487K is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 487K, 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 487K is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 23 September 1971.

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