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RUF 611M

1974 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,290 mi
Last recorded74,290 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUF 611M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 74,290 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 70,870 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 70,682 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play in steering system

Pass 26 Apr 2014 70,131 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 70,001 miles

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

near side rear shockabsorber lower mounting bolt has no locking devices

Pass 3 May 2012 69,601 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 69,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 69,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 68,534 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,349 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,088 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 68,088 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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RUF 611M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RUF 611M, 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 RUF 611M registered?

RUF 611M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 16 July 1974.

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