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KCV 39L

1973 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,000 mi
Last recorded20,000 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCV 39L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,000 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front seat belt frayed

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2013 20,000 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front seat belt frayed

slight play in steering rack

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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KCV 39L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KCV 39L, 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 KCV 39L registered?

KCV 39L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is KCV 39L safe to buy?

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