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TTB 389L

1972 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,344 mi
Last recorded92,344 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTB 389L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 92,344 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 92,204 miles

Central Exhaust silencer touching the chassis

Pass 25 May 2022 91,477 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 90,543 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 90,451 miles

N/s front brake starting to bind

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2013 90,363 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 May 2012 89,634 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,978 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 88,968 miles

advise both front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 12 Jun 2010 88,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise both front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 88,967 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 88,966 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 May 2008 88,858 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 88,858 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 88,853 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 88,853 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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TTB 389L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 44,452 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 TTB 389L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TTB 389L registered?

TTB 389L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 11 October 1972.

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