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SGP 233L

1973 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

7,206 mi
Last recorded7,206 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGP 233L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 7,206 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 7,204 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 6,288 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 6,286 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 5,830 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 5,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 5,465 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 4,992 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 4,991 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 4,973 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 4,965 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 2,997 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 2,631 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 2,177 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 1,770 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 1,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 1,507 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 1,222 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 893 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 874 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 542 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 76 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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SGP 233L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SGP 233L, 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.

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What year was SGP 233L registered?

SGP 233L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 11 April 1973.

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