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OFR 617M

1974 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,904 mi
Last recorded7,904 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFR 617M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 7,904 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 7,904 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 7,849 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2024 7,849 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 7,611 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 7,391 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 6,207 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 6,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Switch faulty (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 5,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 3,833 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 2,467 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 2,047 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 172 miles

Headlamps and position lamps need to work independantly of each other

Passenger side wiper blade not clearing the screen effectively

Pass 23 May 2012 791 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 3 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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OFR 617M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 55,409 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 OFR 617M, 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 52 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 OFR 617M registered?

OFR 617M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is OFR 617M safe to buy?

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