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GUD 704L

1972 Triumph GT6

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,922 mi
Last recorded44,922 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUD 704L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 44,922 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 44,459 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 44,440 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 44,440 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,642 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 40,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint drive shaft rubber coupling split (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 40,606 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

N/S floor pan slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight movement in steering colum top bracket

Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,871 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 39,869 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 38,127 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 38,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 33,541 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2010 33,541 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,931 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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GUD 704L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GUD 704L, 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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GUD 704L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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