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OKP 209M

1971 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

5,806 mi
Last recorded5,806 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKP 209M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 5,806 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 5,804 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 4,439 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 3,593 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 3,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 3,004 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 2,150 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 1,632 miles

Both front tyres perished in thread area

Fail 28 May 2013 1,632 miles

Both front tyres perished in thread area

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 May 2012 1,614 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 1,613 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 1,613 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 1,380 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 1,372 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 1,245 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 1,186 miles

steering rack noisy

Fail 26 Apr 2006 1,186 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

steering rack noisy

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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OKP 209M is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OKP 209M, 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 OKP 209M registered?

OKP 209M is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OKP 209M safe to buy?

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