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TYP 720M

1973 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,104 mi
Last recorded34,104 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYP 720M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,104 miles

handbrake poor performance and long travel

Fail 17 Jul 2013 34,104 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake poor performance and long travel

Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,027 miles

extensive welded repairs to vehicle

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2012 34,027 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

extensive welded repairs to vehicle

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,678 miles

handbrake condition

hazards operation

Fail 10 Jun 2011 33,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

handbrake condition

hazards operation

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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TYP 720M is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 TYP 720M, 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 TYP 720M registered?

TYP 720M is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 16 August 1973.

Is TYP 720M safe to buy?

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