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DPP 453K

1972 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,997 mi
Last recorded53,997 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPP 453K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 53,997 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 53,918 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 53,850 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 53,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,670 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 53,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 53,630 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,447 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 53,441 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,051 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 53,040 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,802 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,271 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 51,261 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 49,859 miles

Nearside rear driveshaft rubber poor

Pedel movement side to side

Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,805 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 48,805 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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DPP 453K is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DPP 453K, 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 DPP 453K registered?

DPP 453K is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is DPP 453K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPP 453K shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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