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UDJ 508L

1973 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,422 mi
Last recorded60,422 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDJ 508L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,422 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 59,365 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 58,503 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 57,615 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 56,949 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 52,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 50,639 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2011 50,632 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 46,134 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside outer rack end has slight play

Pass 13 May 2009 43,921 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 40,420 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play.

Fail 12 May 2008 40,412 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Both front wheel bearings have slight play.

Bottom hose clip insecure.

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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UDJ 508L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UDJ 508L, 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

How do I check the history of UDJ 508L?

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What year was UDJ 508L registered?

UDJ 508L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is UDJ 508L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDJ 508L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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