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EAR 243K

1972 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,167 mi
Last recorded73,167 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAR 243K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,167 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 72,549 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 72,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,254 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,826 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,624 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 71,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 71,176 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 71,024 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,847 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 70,729 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 70,582 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 70,522 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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EAR 243K is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EAR 243K, 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 EAR 243K registered?

EAR 243K is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 17 April 1972.

Is EAR 243K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAR 243K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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