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GUW 11J

1971 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,267 mi
Last recorded62,267 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph GT643,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUW 11J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 62,267 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 62,020 miles

Offside Rear driveshaft coupling split

oil leak from gearbox dripping on exhaust

Fail 17 Jan 2018 62,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear driveshaft coupling split

oil leak from gearbox dripping on exhaust

Pass 28 Jul 2016 61,856 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 61,855 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,559 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 61,559 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,503 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,562 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 60,547 miles

slight play in both lower trunions

Pass 25 Apr 2007 60,507 miles

slight play in nearside front lower suspension joint

Pass 17 May 2006 60,340 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 60,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

offside rear outer driveshaft coupling perishing

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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GUW 11J is a 1971 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 43,140 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 GUW 11J, 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 55 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 GUW 11J registered?

GUW 11J is a 1971 Triumph GT6, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is GUW 11J safe to buy?

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