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TLD 426M

1973 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,908 mi
Last recorded77,908 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLD 426M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 77,908 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to both rear wheel archs

Pass 5 Dec 2013 76,702 miles

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

hazard s faulty

head light switch faulty

play in colume bush or bearing

play in rear leaf spring

Fail 29 Nov 2013 76,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

hazard s faulty

head light switch faulty

play in colume bush or bearing

play in rear leaf spring

Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,632 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 75,412 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 75,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 75,257 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 75,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2005 74,751 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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TLD 426M is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLD 426M, 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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TLD 426M is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 November 1973.

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