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SWX 123L

1972 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,496 mi
Last recorded4,496 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWX 123L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 4,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunion bush

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 4,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower trunion bush

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 4,496 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

washer pump leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2014 4,496 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

washer pump leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2013 4,496 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2012 4,496 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 4,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 4,004 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2010 3,548 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2009 3,469 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 3,334 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 3,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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SWX 123L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 44,452 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 SWX 123L, 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 54 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 SWX 123L registered?

SWX 123L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is SWX 123L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWX 123L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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