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ABW 214L

1972 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,079 mi
Last recorded23,079 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 214L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 23,079 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,724 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 22,705 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 60k (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,125 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leak

Pass 29 May 2015 21,750 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in both front lower trunuons

Pass 30 May 2014 21,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust box split and blowing at rear

rubber fuel lines perished but not leaking

small gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 May 2014 21,282 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust box split and blowing at rear

rubber fuel lines perished but not leaking

small gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 21,051 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2013 21,046 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,415 miles

transmission oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 19,479 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 10 May 2011 19,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 27 May 2010 18,908 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,087 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 17,515 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,515 miles

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

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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ABW 214L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 44,452 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 ABW 214L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 214L registered?

ABW 214L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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