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UPL 747M

1974 Triumph GT6

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,570 mi
Last recorded99,570 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPL 747M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 99,570 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 99,486 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 99,418 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 99,317 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 99,196 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,139 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 99,090 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 99,068 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,035 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,894 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak at engine sump ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 98,835 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,713 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,540 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 98,537 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 98,353 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 98,351 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 98,226 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,130 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S STEERING RACK

Fail 1 Nov 2010 98,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S STEERING RACK

Pass 11 Nov 2009 98,042 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 98,039 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 97,917 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S STEERING ARM

Pass 13 Nov 2007 97,526 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 97,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 96,959 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 96,959 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UPL 747M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UPL 747M, 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 UPL 747M registered?

UPL 747M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 13 February 1974.

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