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BFJ 690L

1973 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,728 mi
Last recorded24,728 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFJ 690L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 24,728 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 124,558 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 24,528 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 124,354 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 124,029 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 123,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front chassis corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2009 123,865 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front chassis corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2008 123,348 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,804 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 22,804 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion started on various brake pipes

handbrake mechanism worn in general

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

play in both front wheel bearings

sills corroding

slight play in steering column top

slight wear in o/s/f trunion assy

Pass 7 Oct 2005 16,437 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 16,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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BFJ 690L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BFJ 690L, 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 BFJ 690L registered?

BFJ 690L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is BFJ 690L safe to buy?

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