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CDV 785L

1973 Triumph GT6

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

28,015 mi
Last recorded28,015 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDV 785L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 28,015 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 27,632 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 27,631 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,312 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,788 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 26,787 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,219 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 26,219 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,772 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 25,771 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,199 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 25,196 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,927 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,509 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 24,507 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,600 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 23,599 miles

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

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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CDV 785L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CDV 785L, 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 CDV 785L registered?

CDV 785L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is CDV 785L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDV 785L shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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