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ROB 461M

1974 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,390 mi
Last recorded5,390 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROB 461M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 5,390 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 5,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Apr 2019 3,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear torsion arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive limit is 75mm over 5minutes testing, this oil leak 50mm over 5minutes would advise to sort asap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 3,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear torsion arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive limit is 75mm over 5minutes testing, this oil leak 50mm over 5minutes would advise to sort asap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,405 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 96,402 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,097 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 96,094 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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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ROB 461M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ROB 461M, 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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ROB 461M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 February 1974.

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