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PYL 5L

1973 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,286 mi
Last recorded66,286 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYL 5L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,286 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,259 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,205 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,173 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,149 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,645 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 64,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,366 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,974 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,692 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,278 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 62,853 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 62,520 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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PYL 5L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1973 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 38,610 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 PYL 5L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PYL 5L?

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What year was PYL 5L registered?

PYL 5L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 12 June 1973.

Is PYL 5L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYL 5L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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