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NEW 694J

1970 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

24,015 mi
Last recorded24,015 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1970 Triumph GT637,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEW 694J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 24,015 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 23,887 miles

All anti-roll bar bushes and link bushes deteriorated

All fuel pipes corroded

All shock absorber bushes deteriorated

All suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Front valence cracked

Front bleed tap on coolant radiator leaking

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Most suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage outrigger damaged (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage outrigger damaged (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion Valence corroded through in parts, rear inner wheel arch liners corroded through on front edges both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Most of chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 23,869 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel lifter, top cap and union (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking union to stainless steel flexi (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bonnet mount (6.1.B.2)

All chassis components corroded,

All metal fuel pipes are corroded

All suspension components corroded

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed badly aligned (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front Bonnet general corrosion to light unit area, wings

Front coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe to front carburettor cracked and perished (7.2.2)

Rear Valence rusted through

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Serious oil leak coating exhaust possiblility of fire.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,785 miles

All chassis parts corroded.

All suspension components corroded

Corrosion to front wheel arches, corroded through around the bottom of front offside lights, corrosiion to n/s wing all on bonnet.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front valence cracked n/s lower

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorating but still acting as a seal

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear valence is rusted through

Serious engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 23,785 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

All chassis parts corroded.

All suspension components corroded

Corrosion to front wheel arches, corroded through around the bottom of front offside lights, corrosiion to n/s wing all on bonnet.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front valence cracked n/s lower

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorating but still acting as a seal

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear valence is rusted through

Serious engine oil leak

Gearbox mounting nut missing off one bolt and one of the other four is loose.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,758 miles

Corrosion to front wheel arches and lamp assemblies on bonnet.

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fuel cap rubber is starting to deteriorate, but is still maintaing a seal.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear valence has rusted through

Slight corrosion to most chassis components

Slight corrosion to most suspension components

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Jun 2014 23,758 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Corrosion to front wheel arches and lamp assemblies on bonnet.

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fuel cap rubber is starting to deteriorate, but is still maintaing a seal.

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear valence has rusted through

Slight corrosion to most chassis components

Slight corrosion to most suspension components

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

o/s/r side/brake lens fitting slightly loose.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 23,716 miles

rear valance corroded through

Fail 21 Jun 2013 23,716 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear valance corroded through

Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,677 miles

rear valance corroded through

Fail 13 Jun 2012 23,677 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

rear valance corroded through

Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,617 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear valance corroded through.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 23,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

radiator cap missing.

rear valance corroded through.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,393 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 23,393 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 23,243 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 23,243 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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NEW 694J is a 1970 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NEW 694J, 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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NEW 694J is a 1970 Triumph GT6, first registered on 25 November 1970.

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