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TJY 404L

1972 Triumph GT6

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,140 mi
Last recorded97,140 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJY 404L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 97,140 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 97,120 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 96,030 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 96,023 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 95,990 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 95,183 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,034 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 92,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 92,265 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 90,135 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,321 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 87,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 87,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 87,297 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 87,279 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

BOTH DOOR POSTS ARE CRACKED, THE HOLE OF THE BODY IS FULL OF CORROSION

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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TJY 404L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 TJY 404L, 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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What year was TJY 404L registered?

TJY 404L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 22 December 1972.

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