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APU 224L

1973 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,084 mi
Last recorded79,084 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPU 224L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 79,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside seat belt slow to return

Fail 16 Oct 2012 79,084 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside seat belt slow to return

Pass 29 Jul 2011 79,023 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

slight play both rear trunions

Fail 15 Jul 2011 79,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

slight play both rear trunions

Pass 3 Jul 2010 76,827 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all coolent hoses perrished

all suspension bushes perrished

Pass 2 Aug 2007 76,350 miles

advisory notice issued

Fail 31 Jul 2007 76,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

light switch worn

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outter wall cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,124 miles

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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APU 224L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 APU 224L, 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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What year was APU 224L registered?

APU 224L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 3 May 1973.

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