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RAL 470L

1972 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,155 mi
Last recorded38,155 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAL 470L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,155 miles

small oil leak from engine

parkbrake effort only just passed 25%

surface corrosion rear leaf spring,o/s n/s lower rear suspension arms

Fail 1 Jul 2014 38,155 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small oil leak from engine

surface corrosion rear leaf spring,o/s n/s lower rear suspension arms

Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,041 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake effort only just passed 25%

Pass 20 Jun 2009 37,141 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 36,257 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 35,083 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 33,392 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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RAL 470L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RAL 470L, 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.

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What year was RAL 470L registered?

RAL 470L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is RAL 470L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAL 470L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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