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LCY 863L

1973 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,758 mi
Last recorded11,758 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCY 863L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 11,758 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 11,541 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,324 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 11,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 26 May 2015 11,036 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 10,577 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 9,968 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 9,557 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 9,557 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 May 2011 8,946 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 8,449 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 8,445 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

little clearence both rear brakr pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,052 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 7,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 5,908 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 5,908 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 4,259 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 4,252 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Centre Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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LCY 863L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LCY 863L, 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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LCY 863L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 25 May 1973.

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