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VTA 626J

1971 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,003 mi
Last recorded88,003 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTA 626J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,003 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 87,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 87,629 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,320 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 86,717 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,655 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 84,655 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 84,315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 84,260 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 84,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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VTA 626J is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTA 626J, 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 VTA 626J registered?

VTA 626J is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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