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RKS 686M

1974 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,809 mi
Last recorded95,809 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKS 686M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,809 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 95,407 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 95,302 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,070 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,587 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 94,017 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 94,002 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hazard lamps ot working.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 93,340 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 93,332 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 92,664 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 91,990 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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RKS 686M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKS 686M, 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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What year was RKS 686M registered?

RKS 686M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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