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BTL 232L

1973 Triumph GT6

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,898 mi
Last recorded21,898 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTL 232L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 21,898 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2016 19,784 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,173 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 19,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 18,384 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 17,736 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 17,731 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,499 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs pitted

o/s rear brake hose is a braided hose and the n/s rear is a standard one

slight brake bind n/s rear

washers not working on n/s

Fail 11 Apr 2012 16,499 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s rear brake hose is a braided hose and the n/s rear is a standard one

Pass 10 May 2008 15,717 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 14,946 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 14,946 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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BTL 232L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in White 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 BTL 232L, 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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What year was BTL 232L registered?

BTL 232L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 26 June 1973.

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