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CVC 520K

1972 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

48,186 mi
Last recorded48,186 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVC 520K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,707 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 47,706 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear lower bumper damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,408 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 47,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,290 miles

both bottom trunions have slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2013 47,278 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both bottom trunions have slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,673 miles

both front trunions have slight play

Fail 10 Sep 2012 46,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front trunions have slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,613 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 44,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,299 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 41,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,932 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 38,932 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,960 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,317 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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CVC 520K is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CVC 520K, 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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CVC 520K is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 11 May 1972.

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