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CUF 585L

1973 Triumph GT6

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

3,552 mi
Last recorded3,552 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUF 585L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 3,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 3,218 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 2,306 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 1,459 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 662 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 100,013 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 100,006 miles

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,241 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 98,965 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 98,956 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 98,560 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 98,557 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 97,765 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 97,761 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 96,854 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 96,851 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 95,901 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 95,339 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 93,250 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 93,246 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 91,896 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 91,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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CUF 585L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CUF 585L, 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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CUF 585L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 26 January 1973.

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