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VFY 99L

1973 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,317 mi
Last recorded27,317 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFY 99L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 27,317 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 26,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to flexi hose (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 26,100 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 23,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 23,764 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 23,125 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 23,116 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,714 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,210 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,436 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,050 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,418 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 18,924 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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VFY 99L is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VFY 99L, 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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VFY 99L is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 13 February 1973.

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