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LHW 861L

1973 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

18,592 mi
Last recorded18,592 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHW 861L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 18,592 miles

Offside Rear Wheel hub damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 18,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel hub damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 18,370 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 18,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 18,221 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 17,962 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 17,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 17,590 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 17,093 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front movement in seat base

Offside Front movement in seat base

Pass 2 Jun 2020 16,533 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 15,731 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 13,280 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 11,450 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 10,762 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 9,909 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 8,682 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 7,031 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 7,031 miles

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

Possible fuel leak on union for the fuel pipe on the bottom of the fuel tank, slightly damp but not leaking at the time of test.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 5,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front no plate slightly loose

slight side to side movement in hand brake lever

Fail 17 Oct 2011 5,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front no plate slightly loose

slight side to side movement in hand brake lever

Pass 11 Nov 2010 3,120 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 3,120 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 706 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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LHW 861L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LHW 861L, 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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LHW 861L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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