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PTM 164M

1974 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,469 mi
Last recorded53,469 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTM 164M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,469 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,352 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,262 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 53,213 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 53,124 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 53,101 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,975 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,688 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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PTM 164M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 55,409 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 PTM 164M, 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 52 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 PTM 164M registered?

PTM 164M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 20 March 1974.

Is PTM 164M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTM 164M shows 8 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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