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JBD 740L

1973 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,603 mi
Last recorded78,603 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBD 740L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 78,603 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 78,334 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 77,815 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 77,652 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 77,349 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 76,944 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,590 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 75,968 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 75,296 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 74,747 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 74,260 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 73,147 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2006 73,196 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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JBD 740L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JBD 740L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBD 740L registered?

JBD 740L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 2 April 1973.

Is JBD 740L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBD 740L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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