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PGU 157K

1972 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,730 mi
Last recorded48,730 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGU 157K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,730 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,113 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,804 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,024 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 45,476 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 45,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear o/s Suspention has slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,584 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,885 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 43,847 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,906 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 40,667 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 40,666 miles

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

rear rubber drive shaft split on o/s/r

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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PGU 157K is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PGU 157K, 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 PGU 157K registered?

PGU 157K is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 10 April 1972.

Is PGU 157K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGU 157K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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