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SRC 74L

1973 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

343 mi
Last recorded343 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRC 74L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 343 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil misting on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 99,625 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,341 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 98,354 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 97,616 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2021 96,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 95,861 miles

Offside Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,620 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,373 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,840 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,829 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 91,495 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 89,536 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,536 miles

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 19 Jun 2012 88,640 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 766 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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SRC 74L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SRC 74L, 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 SRC 74L registered?

SRC 74L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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