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BCD 215L

1972 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

4,429 mi
Last recorded4,429 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCD 215L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 4,429 miles

nsf chassis outrigger lightly distorted

osf and nsf suspension lower hub bushes are worn

osf chassis out rigger lightly corroded

slight play in osr and nsr suspension

washer jets are weak

Fail 10 Aug 2017 4,429 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf chassis outrigger lightly distorted

osf and nsf suspension lower hub bushes are worn

osf chassis out rigger lightly corroded

slight play in osr and nsr suspension

washer jets are weak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 3,271 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 3,208 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 3,037 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 2,625 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 1,764 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 1,239 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 793 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 95,427 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 95,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 95,438 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 95,427 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 95,427 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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BCD 215L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BCD 215L, 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 BCD 215L registered?

BCD 215L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 5 September 1972.

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