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HHP 422L

1973 Triumph GT6

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,746 mi
Last recorded9,746 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHP 422L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 9,746 miles

Front Both sides body mounting distorted

both sides , inner sills / floor has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2016 9,538 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 9,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

l/hand direction indicators slower than r/hand

Fail 13 May 2014 9,448 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

l/hand direction indicators slower than r/hand

washer jets pump weak

Pass 28 May 2013 9,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brakes unbalanced

Pass 25 May 2012 9,042 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2012 9,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2011 8,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f wheel binding

slight freeplay in n/s lower trunion

Pass 3 Jun 2010 8,443 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 25 May 2010 8,443 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,295 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 8,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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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HHP 422L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HHP 422L, 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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HHP 422L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 9 May 1973.

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