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HRR 243K

1971 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,550 mi
Last recorded18,550 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRR 243K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 18,550 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 18,267 miles

vehicle has had major welding to entire vehicle

Fail 5 Oct 2016 18,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in two places (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 18,257 miles

front floor corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2014 18,074 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,752 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 16,752 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 16,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,487 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 16,157 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 15,959 miles

Chassis floor Plated and heavly undersealed

NSF rack end has slight play

Fail 7 Oct 2009 15,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Chassis floor Plated and heavly undersealed

NSF rack end has slight play

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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HRR 243K is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRR 243K, 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 HRR 243K registered?

HRR 243K is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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