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SVO 537L

1973 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,034 mi
Last recorded47,034 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVO 537L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,034 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 47,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 46,961 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 46,961 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,607 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 46,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,403 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 46,403 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,733 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside + offside rear part of body corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust rubber mountings slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2013 45,733 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel hose deteriorated (to carbs)

fuel hose deteriorated (to pump)

nearside + offside rear part of body corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust rubber mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,916 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 44,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,190 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 44,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,301 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 43,301 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,588 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 42,574 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,661 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 41,661 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 40,847 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 40,887 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,567 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 39,567 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive 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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SVO 537L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SVO 537L, 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

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What year was SVO 537L registered?

SVO 537L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is SVO 537L safe to buy?

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