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NUW 274L

1972 Triumph GT6

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,383 mi
Last recorded63,383 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUW 274L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,383 miles

Front pads are a loose fit in the retaining pins

The park only just met MOT spec. indicating it requires adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,136 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,700 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 52,700 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,567 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 52,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,652 miles

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

both rear inner wings have repairs that appear to be of poor quality, further investigation recommended

rear subframe has a pepair that appears to be of poor quality, further investigation recommended

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,119 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 51,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,000 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 51,000 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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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NUW 274L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NUW 274L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NUW 274L registered?

NUW 274L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 22 December 1972.

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The MOT history for NUW 274L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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