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GJU 535L

1972 Triumph GT6

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,860 mi
Last recorded96,860 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJU 535L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 96,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 96,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 95,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f wiper blade poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2009 95,317 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 94,596 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 94,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

o/s and n/s/r drive couplings breaking up

Pass 21 May 2007 93,995 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 May 2007 93,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 92,820 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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GJU 535L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJU 535L, 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 GJU 535L registered?

GJU 535L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 21 November 1972.

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