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KGV 142K

1973 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,025 mi
Last recorded60,025 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGV 142K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 60,025 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 59,554 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 58,924 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 54,658 miles

both sides inner sill corroded but not excessive.

play in both sides inner tie rods.

Fail 14 May 2014 54,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

both sides inner sill corroded but not excessive.

play in both sides inner tie rods.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,331 miles

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,116 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,356 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007
Pass 12 Aug 2006 44,496 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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KGV 142K is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGV 142K, 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 KGV 142K registered?

KGV 142K is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 22 November 1973.

Is KGV 142K safe to buy?

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