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NFH 885L

1973 Triumph GT6

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

9,884 mi
Last recorded9,884 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFH 885L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 9,884 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 6,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 4,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 1,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,241 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,534 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,395 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 87,592 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2016 83,745 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 83,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 83,503 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 83,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,495 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 83,429 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight gearbox oil leck

Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,036 miles

ALL TYRES "AGE CRACKED"

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 83,036 miles

ALL TYRES "AGE CRACKED"

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 82,455 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 82,041 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 81,380 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 81,135 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 80,039 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 78,569 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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NFH 885L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NFH 885L, 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 NFH 885L registered?

NFH 885L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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