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SUK 131L

1973 Triumph GT6

Cream Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,076 mi
Last recorded14,076 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUK 131L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 14,076 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 14,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 13,942 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 13,942 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 12,020 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 7,114 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 7,107 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 7,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 16 Mar 2013 5,256 miles

rear exhaust rusty

underside heavily undersield

Pass 19 Mar 2012 4,196 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 3,532 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 2,879 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 2,499 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 2,225 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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SUK 131L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Cream with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SUK 131L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SUK 131L?

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What year was SUK 131L registered?

SUK 131L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 2 April 1973.

Is SUK 131L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUK 131L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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