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DRU 796L

1973 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,855 mi
Last recorded87,855 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRU 796L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,855 miles

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

slight crack to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,815 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,753 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,361 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 87,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 86,955 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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DRU 796L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRU 796L, 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

How do I check the history of DRU 796L?

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What year was DRU 796L registered?

DRU 796L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 7 February 1973.

Is DRU 796L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRU 796L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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