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SHV 765L

1973 Triumph GT6

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,281 mi
Last recorded105,281 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHV 765L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,909 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 104,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 4,608 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 3,496 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear transverse road spring slight movement

Pass 31 May 2013 3,329 miles

drivers door striker plate has screws missing

indicators do not cancell

park lever has side movement but operates ok

rear road spring leaf loose when no weight applied

Fail 28 May 2013 3,329 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes under bonnet not fully secure

drivers door striker plate has screws missing

indicators do not cancell

park lever has side movement but operates ok

rear road spring leaf loose when no weight applied

Pass 29 May 2012 2,898 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

drivers seat mechanism worn

Fail 24 May 2012 2,898 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

drivers seat mechanism worn

offside rear tie bar taped unable to inspect

Pass 5 May 2011 2,714 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

fuel tank cap seal in poor condition

Fail 4 May 2011 2,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

fuel tank cap seal in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2010 2,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 2,361 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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SHV 765L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SHV 765L, 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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SHV 765L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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