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GAC 550K

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,201 mi
Last recorded61,201 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAC 550K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 61,201 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 61,201 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm bush play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm bush play (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movment in sharft under bonnet (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 58,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing panel to chassis holed close to body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm bush play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm bush play (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movment in sharft under bonnet (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust hanger rubber broken

Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,222 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,160 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,081 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,958 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 57,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,680 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,435 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 57,435 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,009 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 56,469 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 56,469 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2005 55,387 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?

Based on 59,030 MOT tests across 5,951 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
5,951
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,592
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,104
Stop lamp not working 1,042
Horn not working 887
brake binding 777
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GAC 550K is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 TR6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAC 550K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR6 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GAC 550K is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 6 April 1972.

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