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OTH 888J

1971 Triumph GT6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,441 mi
Last recorded43,441 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTH 888J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,441 miles

Rear fuel pipe in poor condition

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 25 Feb 2017 43,376 miles

Both front track rod end dust covers lift with suspension raised, but prevent ingress of dirt with wheels on the ground.

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Wipers smear slightly.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,116 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 40,346 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 1 Jun 2013 38,503 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 37,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in near side front and off side front tie bar / track rod inner ball joints

Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack near side front

Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,356 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 30,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fuel pipe runs close to n/s rear exhaust section.

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wear to both steering rack insulator bushes

Wear to wiper blades

Fail 1 Mar 2008 30,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fuel pipe runs close to n/s rear exhaust section.

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wear to both steering rack insulator bushes

Wear to wiper blades

Fail 26 Jan 2008 30,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

perishing/wear to rear driveshaft doughnut mountings

poor patterns to headlights

slight imbalance to rear brakes

stains on main fuel pipe from tank above exhaust

steering column runs close to exhaust downpipe

wear to steering rack insulator bushes

wear to wiperblades

Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,267 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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OTH 888J is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OTH 888J, 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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OTH 888J is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 15 April 1971.

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