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NYE 138L

1972 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,803 mi
Last recorded13,803 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYE 138L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 13,803 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 13,718 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 13,472 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 12,229 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 12,029 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 12,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/sr wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 19 Apr 2017 11,731 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 11,731 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 11,506 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 11,392 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 11,348 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 11,174 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,668 miles

hazerd lights inop with engine runing but works ok other wise

stearing slightly tight or uj

Pass 10 Mar 2010 10,343 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 10,098 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 9,778 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 9,778 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2007 9,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 9,309 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 9,309 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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NYE 138L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NYE 138L, 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 NYE 138L registered?

NYE 138L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is NYE 138L safe to buy?

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