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HHY 40L

1972 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,478 mi
Last recorded46,478 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHY 40L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 46,478 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 46,281 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,280 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,280 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,280 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,280 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2010 46,280 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,376 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 45,376 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,015 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 45,011 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 44,702 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 44,698 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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HHY 40L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HHY 40L, 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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HHY 40L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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