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JLF 157K

1971 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,267 mi
Last recorded24,267 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLF 157K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 24,267 miles

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

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

Some wear/play in steering rack/track rod joint on nearside, not excessive

Fail 8 Nov 2010 24,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Some wear/play in steering rack/track rod joint on nearside, not excessive

Vehicle age noted incorrectly recorded on system despite aborting prior test and manually correcting year of firsd use on a second test procedure

Pass 27 Nov 2009 19,053 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside track rod has wear

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 19,053 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside track rod has wear

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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JLF 157K is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JLF 157K, 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 JLF 157K registered?

JLF 157K is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 12 October 1971.

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