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SXD 131L

1973 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,016 mi
Last recorded55,016 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXD 131L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,780 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 53,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

fuel pipe near rear diff and drive shaft

Pass 21 Jun 2013 50,729 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2013 50,729 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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SXD 131L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SXD 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.

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What year was SXD 131L registered?

SXD 131L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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