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RBW 118L

1973 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

263 mi
Last recorded263 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBW 118L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,576 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 81,417 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 81,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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RBW 118L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RBW 118L, 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 RBW 118L registered?

RBW 118L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 6 April 1973.

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The MOT history for RBW 118L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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