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17 DRJ

1973 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,344 mi
Last recorded37,344 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 DRJ
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,344 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror not fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,651 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 36,551 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 36,419 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 36,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,512 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 34,824 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 33,662 miles

Near side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 May 2008 32,503 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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17 DRJ is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1973 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 38,610 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 17 DRJ, 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 53 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 17 DRJ registered?

17 DRJ is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is 17 DRJ safe to buy?

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