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UBG 499L

1973 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,885 mi
Last recorded5,885 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBG 499L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 5,885 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 5,387 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 5,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 4,477 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 3,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 3,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

oil leak from engine sump

Pass 27 Feb 2012 3,440 miles

more than average sideways movement to parking brake.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 3,156 miles

all tyres side wall cracking.

more than average side movement to handbrake lever.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 2,957 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 2,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 2,790 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 2,790 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 2,509 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 2,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 2,228 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 1,297 miles

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

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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UBG 499L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBG 499L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UBG 499L registered?

UBG 499L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is UBG 499L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBG 499L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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