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HXC 712L

1973 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

59,415 mi
Last recorded59,415 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXC 712L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 59,415 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,408 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear spring mountings soft & slight knocking

Fail 25 May 2018 59,405 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis / body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis / body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Rear spring mountings soft & slight knock

Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,395 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded due to lack of use, but still serviceable

Fail 6 Dec 2016 59,395 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded due to lack of use, but still serviceable

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,386 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 59,386 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

all brake flexible hose's unions rusted

front headlamps have different beam patterns

front wiper blades poor condition

handbrake as side to side movement

nearside rear brake starting to bind

play in steering column in and out

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,376 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,359 miles

steering wheel very slightly loose

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,353 miles

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

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

water leak,breather pipes on carbs starting to split,surface rust starting.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 59,341 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,308 miles

Battery insecure

wiper blades poor front brakes binding slightly steering wheel very slightly loose

Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,179 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s headlight is a high beam pattern one,all suspension and steering components have rust on them.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,083 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s headlight is a high beam pattern one,all suspension and steering components have rust on them.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 58,590 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 57,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 57,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 57,042 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 57,036 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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HXC 712L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HXC 712L, 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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HXC 712L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 14 March 1973.

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