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XDO 888L

1973 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,415 mi
Last recorded94,415 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDO 888L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,415 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 31 Jan 2018 94,415 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Jan 2017 94,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 93,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,696 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 93,696 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 93,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 92,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 92,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 91,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,956 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 90,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2008 90,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2006 87,538 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 87,535 miles

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

long handbrake lever travel

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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XDO 888L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDO 888L, 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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XDO 888L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 5 April 1973.

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