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UTJ 394L

1972 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,980 mi
Last recorded48,980 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTJ 394L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 48,980 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 47,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,107 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 47,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 46,749 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 46,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 45,271 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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UTJ 394L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 44,452 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 UTJ 394L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UTJ 394L registered?

UTJ 394L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 12 December 1972.

Is UTJ 394L safe to buy?

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