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JKJ 938L

1973 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,997 mi
Last recorded78,997 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKJ 938L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 78,997 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 78,499 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 78,042 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 78,042 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 77,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 77,568 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,220 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,330 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 72,810 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 71,417 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,873 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/f floorpan

Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,380 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,539 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 66,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 61,838 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,840 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 46,353 miles

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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JKJ 938L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JKJ 938L, 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 JKJ 938L registered?

JKJ 938L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 28 March 1973.

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