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SBU 541M

1974 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,872 mi
Last recorded99,872 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBU 541M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 99,872 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 98,891 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 97,873 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 97,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 97,510 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Oct 2006 97,099 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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SBU 541M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SBU 541M, 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 SBU 541M registered?

SBU 541M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 13 June 1974.

Is SBU 541M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBU 541M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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