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EMP 848J

1970 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,643 mi
Last recorded12,643 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph GT637,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMP 848J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2017 12,643 miles

Direction indicators not working hazard switch will not stay ON when selected (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear indicators are discoloured and showing too much white light (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leakage around engine & Gearbox % differential

Pass 12 Feb 2016 12,610 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 12,396 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside inner steering rack joint has play. advise further attention

Fail 18 Feb 2015 1,263 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside inner steering rack joint has play. advise further attention

Pass 12 Nov 2013 12,121 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 11,829 miles

Oil leak

free play in steering

Pass 4 Oct 2011 11,529 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 11,514 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 11,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Dec 2006 11,171 miles

n/s/r outer sill blistering

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2005 10,700 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 10,689 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front disc pads low

headlight switch worn

near side rear drive shaft coupling split

play in both steering rack ball joints and near track rod end

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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EMP 848J is a 1970 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EMP 848J, 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.

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EMP 848J is a 1970 Triumph GT6, first registered on 23 December 1970.

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