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LHY 346L

1973 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,614 mi
Last recorded34,614 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHY 346L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 34,614 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 40 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 40 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 40 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2012
Fail 21 Sep 2012 40 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 7,566 miles

considerable welded repair to vehicle

front floorpan badly corroded / holed

front footwell areas corroded

seats slightly loose

slight inbalance of fluctuating front brakes

slight inbalance of rear brakes

slight play in steering column

steering column lower coupling shows signs of wear

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2011 7,559 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

considerable welded repair to vehicle

front floorpan badly corroded / holed

front footwell areas corroded

seats slightly loose

slight inbalance of fluctuating front brakes

slight inbalance of rear brakes

slight play in steering column

steering column lower coupling shows signs of wear

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2010 5,128 miles

engine area oily underneath

extensive welded repair to vehicle

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

passengers seat belt deteriorating

rear brakes binding slightly

rear suspension could be better

some play in offside outer track rod end

some play in steering rack

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorated

vehicle in a generally poor condition

wipers poor

Fail 6 May 2010 5,126 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine area oily underneath

extensive welded repair to vehicle

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

rear suspension could be better

some play in offside outer track rod end

some play in steering rack

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2009 4,256 miles

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

engine "misfire"

extensive welded repair to vehicle

no offside mirror fitted

passengers seat belt could be better

steering stiff

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorated

suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 11 May 2009 4,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

engine "misfire"

extensive welded repair to vehicle

no offside mirror fitted

passengers seat belt could be better

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorated

suspension bushes deteriorating

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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LHY 346L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LHY 346L, 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 LHY 346L registered?

LHY 346L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is LHY 346L safe to buy?

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