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UXJ 228L

1972 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1561cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,570 mi
Last recorded5,570 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXJ 228L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,561cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 5,570 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 4,928 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 2,359 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 2,086 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 1,637 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 478 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,429 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 95,429 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 93,489 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,812 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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UXJ 228L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,561cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 UXJ 228L, 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 UXJ 228L registered?

UXJ 228L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is UXJ 228L safe to buy?

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