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DWV 203L

1973 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,970 mi
Last recorded44,970 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWV 203L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,970 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,856 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 44,206 miles

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

Fuel hose perished

Suspension arms corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 44,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fuel hose perished

Suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,215 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,150 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 42,148 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Inner Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 42,027 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,027 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 41,648 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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DWV 203L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DWV 203L, 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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DWV 203L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 11 May 1973.

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