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AKU 454L

1972 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,076 mi
Last recorded19,076 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKU 454L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 19,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 19,076 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 13,502 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 12,984 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear upper shock bushes slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2016 12,528 miles

nearside rear driveshaft rubber doughnut deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2015 12,305 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 11,222 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Dec 2013 8,726 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 8,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 8,464 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front numberplate deteriorated - but still readable

slight oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2008 7,406 miles

Front numberplate deteroriated but still legible

Offside front chassis leg welding repairs only just meets standard

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 4,120 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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AKU 454L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AKU 454L, 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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AKU 454L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 8 August 1972.

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