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TAR 199J

1970 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

4,327 mi
Last recorded4,327 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph GT637,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAR 199J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 4,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine damp with oil

front chassis outriggers bent and corroded

nearside front floor pan starting to corrode

slight travel on foot brake, rear brakes need servicing

Pass 20 Dec 2024 4,195 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine damp with oil

front chassis outriggers bent and corroded

offside rear foot and hand brake slightly low reading, may need servicing

Pass 31 Mar 2023 3,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 2,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 2,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 400 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 5,493 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 5,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside front chassis starting to corrode

Pass 16 Dec 2015 5,493 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside handbrake reading slightly low, may need servicing

Fail 18 Dec 2014 5,493 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front outriggers to chassis slightly damaged and surface corrosion

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops worn

offside front floor surface corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2014 5,493 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front outriggers to chassis slightly damaged and surface corrosion

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops worn

offside front floor surface corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2013 5,493 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres going out shape o/s/r

exhaust rear mount broken but still supported

Fail 12 Nov 2013 5,493 miles

Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres going out shape o/s/r

exhaust rear mount broken but still supported

Pass 21 May 2012 5,493 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside and offside rear axle bump stops worn

Pass 16 May 2011 5,493 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside rear axle bump stops worn

Pass 4 May 2010 5,493 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

steering column worn

Pass 8 Apr 2009 5,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear lower sill starting to corrode

steering column worn

Pass 14 Apr 2008 5,493 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

gearbox damp with oil

steering column worn

Pass 19 Apr 2007 5,493 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside headlight reflectors corroding

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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TAR 199J is a 1970 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1970 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 37,804 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 TAR 199J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TAR 199J is a 1970 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 October 1970.

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