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HWR 212J

1971 Triumph GT6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,384 mi
Last recorded29,384 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 212J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,384 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,245 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 29,227 miles

advise attention to handbrake

Pass 8 Aug 2013 29,113 miles

Oil leak

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 16 May 2012 27,850 miles

Oil leak

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

considrable travel on handbrake lever

Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,615 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 27,228 miles

rear brakes not locking during roller brake test

slight play nearside of steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2006 27,132 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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HWR 212J is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HWR 212J, 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 HWR 212J registered?

HWR 212J is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is HWR 212J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWR 212J shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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