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YFR 399L

1972 Triumph GT6

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,981 mi
Last recorded12,981 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFR 399L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 12,981 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 13 May 2016 12,979 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside rear steering coupling rubbers worn and splitting

Fail 12 Sep 2014 12,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,630 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 12,630 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 12,074 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 10,820 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 10,815 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 10,806 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc's pitted

Pass 16 Jan 2009 8,025 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

handbrake cables poor condition

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2008 7,959 miles

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE.DRIVESHAFT RUBBER COUPLINGS POOR CONDITION.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 6,553 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 5,099 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 5,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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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YFR 399L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YFR 399L, 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 YFR 399L registered?

YFR 399L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is YFR 399L safe to buy?

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