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WWR 851L

1973 Triumph GT6

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,826 mi
Last recorded91,826 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWR 851L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2015 91,826 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on underside

play in steering

underside undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2012 91,794 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 91,784 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 91,778 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

hole in drivers footwel

lower headlamp panel corroded

suspention joint nearside upper dust cover split

under battery corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2009 91,732 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

lower headlamp panel corroded

under battery corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2009 91,767 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion underbody most advanced and in prescribed areas

drivers seat loose

high coverage of underbody seal making complete and accurate jugement difficult

hole in transmission tunnel (bolt on part)

interior has been chewed by rodents

nearside rear wheel arch corroded underbody

play in steering rack bushes

poorly routed wiring

previous welded repairs,some to a poor standard,most showing signs of advanced corrosion again

roof along top of windscreen repaired to a standard that would suggest weakness in an accident

several non original equipment repairs evident

advanced and excessive corrosion inner sills offside and nearside in front footwells,effecting body structure

stop lamps not clear when rear lights on

Pass 12 Sep 2008 91,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 91,746 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 91,746 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside inner door pillar, box section corroded

Inner drive shaft bolts loose at rear axle/diff

Pass 15 Aug 2006 91,725 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 91,725 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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WWR 851L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1973 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 38,610 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 WWR 851L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WWR 851L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 2 March 1973.

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