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CLR 991H

1970 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,918 mi
Last recorded46,918 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph GT637,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLR 991H
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 46,918 miles

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

handbrake performance low

underside corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2026 46,918 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake performance low

underside corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 46,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Fail 15 May 2025 46,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 45,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake performance low

underside corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 44,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 9 May 2022 44,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside corroded and floor has patches

Pass 20 May 2021 43,472 miles

small hole in o/s/f floor

Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

free play in steering rack

underside corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 42,534 miles

free play in steering rack

underside corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,072 miles

underside corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,470 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,050 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,007 miles

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

floor rusty

freeplay in rear hubs

Fail 13 Feb 2014 38,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

floor rusty

lower trunion dust covers in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2014 38,194 miles

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

floor rusty

lower trunion dust covers in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2012 37,957 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel pipes loose and low to ground

Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,957 miles

fuel pipes loose and low to ground

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,742 miles

front chassis corroded

fuel pipes poorly secured

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r hub has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,296 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 36,932 miles

chassis rusty

number plate bulbs very dim

offside handbrake performance very low

sills and floor rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,998 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 34,918 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,918 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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CLR 991H is a 1970 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CLR 991H, 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 CLR 991H registered?

CLR 991H is a 1970 Triumph GT6, first registered on 3 February 1970.

Is CLR 991H safe to buy?

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