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TPH 282M

1973 Triumph GT6

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,324 mi
Last recorded67,324 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPH 282M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 67,324 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 64,924 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 64,664 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 63,612 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,167 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,643 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,066 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,400 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,714 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 57,894 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2006 55,781 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 55,770 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

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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TPH 282M is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TPH 282M, 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 TPH 282M registered?

TPH 282M is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 8 October 1973.

Is TPH 282M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPH 282M shows 12 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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