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CAK 431L

1973 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,062 mi
Last recorded15,062 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAK 431L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 15,062 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 15,059 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 14,691 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 13,918 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 12,759 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 11,801 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 11,091 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 10,936 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 10,683 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 10,227 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,769 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP WORN SLIGHTLY.

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 9,759 miles

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 9,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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CAK 431L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CAK 431L, 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 CAK 431L registered?

CAK 431L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 15 May 1973.

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