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SAD 679N

1974 Triumph GT6

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

12,751 mi
Last recorded12,751 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAD 679N
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 12,751 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 12,750 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute when engine is on tickover (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal travel slightly long

Pass 26 Apr 2017 12,403 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 12,401 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 12,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

indicators flashing the minimum number of times per minute thats acceptable

slight corrosion on bulk head around brake master cylinder area

slight play in nearside rear leaf spring mounting bush

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 20 Apr 2016 12,179 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight corrosion on bulk head around brake master cylinder area

slight play in nearside rear leaf spring mounting bush

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2015 12,040 miles

Main beam warning light not working

No O/S mirror fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2015 12,040 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Main beam warning light not working

No O/S mirror fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2014 11,859 miles

both outer sills corroded

n/s rear brake hose slightly short and is close to being stretched when jacked up.

Main beam warning light not working

Fail 8 Apr 2014 11,859 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills corroded

n/s rear brake hose slightly short and is close to being stretched when jacked up.

n/s wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 11,706 miles

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

nearside front wiper split

play in nearside rear leaf spring mounting

Pass 21 Apr 2012 11,271 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 11,271 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SAD 679N is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 SAD 679N, 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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SAD 679N is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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