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CPO 707L

1973 Triumph GT6

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,715 mi
Last recorded87,715 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPO 707L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 87,715 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 87,711 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 87,325 miles

both rear tyres 11 years old

Pass 22 Jan 2021 86,885 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 86,885 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,556 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 86,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 86,200 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 85,931 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,324 miles

Nearside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 83,621 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 83,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,219 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,824 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 82,824 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 82,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 81,840 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 81,415 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 81,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 81,091 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 80,523 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 80,102 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 80,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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CPO 707L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CPO 707L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPO 707L registered?

CPO 707L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 2 March 1973.

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