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GKO 777L

1973 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

49,529 mi
Last recorded49,529 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKO 777L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 49,529 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 49,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 49,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 48,740 miles

all suspension bushes showing signs of deteriation

Fail 5 Aug 2021 48,740 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 47,881 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 47,881 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,009 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 47,009 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose damaged from pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel hose damaged to pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 45,611 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 45,574 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 45,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure locking nut not done up (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering rack gaiter insecure moving in bushes & mounting brackets moving (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,477 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 45,437 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,335 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,251 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,196 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 45,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,052 miles

rubber fuel pipe at rear is perishing but not leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,932 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,855 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 44,855 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 44,715 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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GKO 777L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GKO 777L, 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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What year was GKO 777L registered?

GKO 777L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 5 January 1973.

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