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XJH 291M

1974 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,974 mi
Last recorded63,974 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJH 291M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 63,974 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 63,974 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 63,188 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 63,188 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 62,273 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 62,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,433 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 61,395 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working All front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 18,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 18,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 18,425 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill /inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 18,425 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill /inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 17,890 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 17,890 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 17,562 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 17,558 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 15,221 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Engine and rear axle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 13,690 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Front and rear

Some corrosion in both front out riggers and nearside front floor

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 13,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Front and rear

Some corrosion in both front out riggers and nearside front floor

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 12,081 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

offside rear brake slighty binding

some corrorion in chassis,but not excessive

Fail 17 Jun 2015 12,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

parking brake lever worn,but does stay secure when knocked

some corrorion in chassis,but not excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2014 11,493 miles

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

some corrosion in both front chassis out riggers

Pass 5 Jul 2013 9,828 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 9,794 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 6,939 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 3,794 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 620 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 98,223 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 98,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 96,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 94,845 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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XJH 291M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 55,409 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 XJH 291M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XJH 291M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 26 April 1974.

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