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XAE 442H

1970 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,680 mi
Last recorded80,680 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1970 Triumph GT637,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAE 442H
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 80,680 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 80,678 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,152 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 80,095 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,434 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 79,433 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,587 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 77,441 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 77,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 76,731 miles

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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XAE 442H is a 1970 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1970 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 37,804 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 XAE 442H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAE 442H registered?

XAE 442H is a 1970 Triumph GT6, first registered on 8 May 1970.

Is XAE 442H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAE 442H shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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