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SXC 947M

1974 Triumph GT6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,058 mi
Last recorded12,058 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXC 947M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,058 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 12,056 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 6,840 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 6,839 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 4,509 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 4,500 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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SXC 947M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SXC 947M, 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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SXC 947M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 23 April 1974.

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