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VBX 879L

1973 Triumph GT6

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,486 mi
Last recorded15,486 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBX 879L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 15,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 12,988 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside wiper perished

Pass 2 May 2014 8,966 miles

handbrake eficiency low

Fail 2 May 2014 8,966 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake binding

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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VBX 879L 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 VBX 879L, 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 VBX 879L registered?

VBX 879L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is VBX 879L safe to buy?

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