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8547 LG

1973 Triumph GT6

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,844 mi
Last recorded71,844 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8547 LG
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,844 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,403 miles

Centre Front Engine oil or transmission / gear oil leaking

Fail 9 Jun 2016 71,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Engine oil or transmission / gear oil leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,785 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,594 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,572 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 70,496 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 70,487 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 70,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 May 2007 70,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 69,927 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 69,924 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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8547 LG is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 8547 LG, 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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8547 LG is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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