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VGG 899H

1970 Triumph GT6

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,673 mi
Last recorded17,673 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 1970 Triumph GT637,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGG 899H
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 17,673 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 17,673 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 17,673 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 17,673 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 17,673 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 17,611 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 17,510 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 1,720 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 17,072 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 17,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 17,050 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 16,392 miles

Battery insecure

LEAK IS AT GEARBOX

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 16,386 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

LEAK IS AT GEARBOX

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,382 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,375 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 16,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 16,373 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively 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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VGG 899H is a 1970 Triumph GT6 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1970 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 37,804 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VGG 899H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VGG 899H is a 1970 Triumph GT6, first registered on 6 March 1970.

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