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CAU 152K

1972 Triumph GT6

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,735 mi
Last recorded89,735 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 152K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,735 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2014 89,735 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 89,735 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 89,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 89,548 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 89,492 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 89,379 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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CAU 152K is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 CAU 152K, 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 CAU 152K registered?

CAU 152K is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 2 June 1972.

Is CAU 152K safe to buy?

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