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RJT 805K

1972 Triumph GT6

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,094 mi
Last recorded13,094 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJT 805K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 13,094 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 12,812 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 12,642 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 12,579 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 12,523 miles

Nearside Front steering rack boot perishing

Fail 9 Jun 2021 12,500 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack boot perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2020 12,426 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 11,984 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 11,963 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 11,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 10,826 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 9,935 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 9,139 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 9,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 31 May 2014 8,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2013 7,288 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2012 6,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 5,309 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 4,381 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 2,778 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 1,255 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,139 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 22,126 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 21,986 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 21,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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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RJT 805K is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 44,452 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 RJT 805K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJT 805K is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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