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WDB 899K

1972 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

10,251 mi
Last recorded10,251 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDB 899K
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 10,251 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 10,251 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both rear indicators dim

slight bind to o/s/f brake

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Fail 15 May 2010 10,212 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 10,212 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 10,196 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 10,158 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,118 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 10,117 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,097 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 10,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,059 miles

some lift in o/s/f lower king pin bush. n/s/f side lamp slightly dim. slight drag on o/s/r brake

Fail 17 Mar 2006 10,048 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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WDB 899K is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WDB 899K, 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 WDB 899K registered?

WDB 899K is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 22 February 1972.

Is WDB 899K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDB 899K shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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