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VEV 4L

1972 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

7,745 mi
Last recorded7,745 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEV 4L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 7,745 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 31,024 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 30,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front seats have movement in frames

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,424 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r handbrake efforts very low

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 11 Apr 2014 29,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r handbrake efforts very low

Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,203 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,882 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge 185/60/14

slight play in n/s steering arm

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 Mar 2012 28,882 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge 185/60/14

slight play in n/s steering arm

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,302 miles

Slight imbalance from rear service brakes.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,494 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 27,485 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,100 miles

Battery insecure

Bolt in lower wishbone does not extend through locking bolt

Plat in steering rack bushs

Fail 24 Feb 2009 27,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Bolt in lower wishbone does not extend through locking bolt

Plat in steering rack bushs

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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VEV 4L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VEV 4L, 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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VEV 4L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 6 September 1972.

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