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BCT 473L

1973 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,023 mi
Last recorded63,023 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCT 473L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills & floors corroded / weak

extensive previous welded repairs

indicator switch replaced (short toggle switch)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,004 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

heavy corrosion rear underbody / some small holes

nearside front tyre perrishing

previous welded repairs

Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,986 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underbody welded repairs

Pass 5 Oct 2011 62,952 miles

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension components corroded bushes perrished

previous body / chassis welded repairs

Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,922 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

underbody undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,830 miles

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

all front suspension and steering components heavy corrosion

chassis and body extensive welded repairs

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

limited reserve travel in handbrake

offside front wheel arch rusted

rear suspension heavy corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,715 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 62,347 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

underbody / chassis heavy rusting / welded repairs

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,038 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

drivers seat frame twisted

offside front outrigger damaged

underbody extensivly welded

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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BCT 473L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BCT 473L, 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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BCT 473L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 18 April 1973.

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