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SLE 850L

1973 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

63,223 mi
Last recorded63,223 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLE 850L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 63,223 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 63,191 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearing limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 63,172 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearing limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 63,135 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 63,135 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 63,111 miles

Nearside Front bonnet hinge broken bonnet secure

Pass 2 Nov 2020 62,902 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 61,987 miles

play in steering column lower joint

Fail 15 Jul 2019 61,973 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

play in steering column lower joint

Pass 19 Jan 2018 60,998 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 60,998 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,343 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slight damage

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

fuel cap poor fit

fuel cap seal poor condition

wiper blades poor

wipers only work on 1st speed

rubber tank fuel pipe runs close to exhaust

Pass 9 Jan 2016 59,976 miles

petrol cap operation and seal poor

rear exhaust mounts cracking

slight brake imbalance rear n/s lower

slight cracking on tyres

Pass 8 Jan 2015 59,099 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 58,704 miles

steering wheel incorrectly fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 58,587 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,975 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 57,975 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,974 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 57,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,964 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 57,964 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,953 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 57,938 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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SLE 850L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SLE 850L, 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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SLE 850L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 28 February 1973.

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