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VGJ 940M

1974 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,774 mi
Last recorded20,774 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGJ 940M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 20,774 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,723 miles

nearside front trunion slight play

oil leaks

some corrosion rear outriggers

Fail 26 Jul 2016 20,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front trunion slight play

oil leaks

some corrosion rear outriggers

Pass 10 Oct 2013 20,665 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 20,599 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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VGJ 940M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 55,409 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 VGJ 940M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VGJ 940M registered?

VGJ 940M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 13 February 1974.

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The MOT history for VGJ 940M 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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