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BBN 18L

1973 Triumph GT6

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,549 mi
Last recorded3,549 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBN 18L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 3,549 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 3,116 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 3,010 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 3,010 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 3,006 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

fuel pipe is of poor quality

handbrake little reserve travel

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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BBN 18L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BBN 18L, 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 BBN 18L registered?

BBN 18L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is BBN 18L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBN 18L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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