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THT 543M

1974 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,859 mi
Last recorded36,859 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHT 543M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,859 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 36,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,847 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,833 miles

o/s front brake binding

Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,096 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 36,070 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 36,049 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 35,893 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 34,331 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 34,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fuel pipesat rear chafing ( steel pipe moved during test )

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,651 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,214 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,048 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 32,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,889 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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THT 543M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1974 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 55,409 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 THT 543M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was THT 543M registered?

THT 543M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 6 June 1974.

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