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SEW 545N

1974 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,890 mi
Last recorded72,890 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEW 545N
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 72,890 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 72,212 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox & diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 72,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,717 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 71,709 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,521 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,153 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 71,153 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,667 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 70,662 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SEW 545N is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SEW 545N, 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 SEW 545N registered?

SEW 545N is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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