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HMC 168K

1971 Triumph GT6

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

10,813 mi
Last recorded10,813 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMC 168K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 10,813 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear side lights only comes on with head lights.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 10,608 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor and floor to sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor and floor to sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 10,603 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor and floor to sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor and floor to sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 10,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 10,238 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 10,113 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 9,895 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 9,678 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 9,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on edge of braking face

Pass 13 Jun 2009 9,276 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 8,973 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 8,782 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 8,507 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 7,749 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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HMC 168K is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HMC 168K, 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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HMC 168K is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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