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MVB 288L

1973 Triumph GT6

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,407 mi
Last recorded68,407 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVB 288L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,407 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 68,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,387 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,359 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 68,332 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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MVB 288L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MVB 288L, 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 MVB 288L registered?

MVB 288L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is MVB 288L safe to buy?

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