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RKG 7M

1974 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,818 mi
Last recorded17,818 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKG 7M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 17,818 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 17,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,526 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 16,523 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 16,510 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 16,222 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,060 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 15,703 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 15,486 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 13,415 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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RKG 7M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RKG 7M, 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.

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RKG 7M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 February 1974.

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