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MFD 43L

1973 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,680 mi
Last recorded10,680 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFD 43L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 10,680 miles

main beam warning lamp/ tel tale, not working

Fail 17 Feb 2022 10,671 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

main beam warning lamp/ tel tale, not working

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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MFD 43L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MFD 43L, 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 MFD 43L registered?

MFD 43L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is MFD 43L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFD 43L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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