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NMF 986L

1972 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,933 mi
Last recorded4,933 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMF 986L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 4,933 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 4,859 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 4,692 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 4,470 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 4,355 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 4,258 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

strong smell of fuel in car.

Pass 29 May 2012 4,096 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension trunnions worn.

Fail 21 May 2012 3,927 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front lower suspension trunnions worn.

offside front tyre badly perished-early failure likely.

Pass 3 May 2011 3,477 miles

both front tyres perished on tread section

Pass 16 Mar 2010 3,372 miles

strong smell of petrol under bonnet

Fail 10 Mar 2010 3,186 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

strong smell of petrol under bonnet

Pass 31 Mar 2009 2,589 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front lower suspension trunnions worn

rear drive couplings perished

rear hazard lights flashing fast

Pass 24 Apr 2006 1,886 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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NMF 986L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 44,452 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 NMF 986L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NMF 986L registered?

NMF 986L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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The MOT history for NMF 986L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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