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RYB 742L

1973 Triumph GT6

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,020 mi
Last recorded57,020 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYB 742L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,020 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/front grill lower attachment holed

slight bind n/s front brake

some deteriation of rubber bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,900 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,861 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 56,861 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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RYB 742L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Green 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 RYB 742L, 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 RYB 742L registered?

RYB 742L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 30 March 1973.

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