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SLW 97L

1973 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,437 mi
Last recorded61,437 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLW 97L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,437 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

recommend attention to nearside parking brake

Pass 1 Jul 2017 59,737 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 59,399 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 58,901 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 58,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,269 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,157 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,081 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,068 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,501 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2008 55,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,193 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 47,672 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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SLW 97L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SLW 97L, 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 SLW 97L registered?

SLW 97L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 27 April 1973.

Is SLW 97L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLW 97L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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