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HMX 961K

1971 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,872 mi
Last recorded42,872 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMX 961K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 42,872 miles

Battery in secure and wiring untidy. Note New items for next test.

Brake servo limited action (BORDERLINE PASS). Slight lift in steering column. O/S Seat belt frayed.

o/s/r brake hose old/deterioating. Slight play in both track rod ends

wiper switch stiff to operate. Indicatore slow to flah (BORDERLINE PASS)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 42,868 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure.wiring generally untidy and inner cabling exposed [new items coming into test!]

brake servo action limited (BORDERLINE PASS.)slight lift in steering column.os seat belt frayed.

osr brake hose old/deteriorating?

play in both track rod ends.

wiper switch stiff to operate.indicators slow to flash (BORDERLINE PASS!).

Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,129 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 42,126 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,203 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,185 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 41,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HMX 961K is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HMX 961K, 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 HMX 961K registered?

HMX 961K is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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