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PUT 157M

1974 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,907 mi
Last recorded60,907 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUT 157M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 60,907 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 60,907 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 59,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 57,192 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Fail 23 Feb 2021 57,155 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both sides rear leaf springs corroded, play in leaf springs eye bush and leaf spring clamps

vehicle underbody heavily corroded and under sealed

Pass 21 Feb 2020 56,041 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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PUT 157M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 55,409 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 PUT 157M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PUT 157M registered?

PUT 157M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 8 February 1974.

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