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VGP 887M

1974 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,183 mi
Last recorded56,183 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGP 887M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,183 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 56,130 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed wheel on full lock (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hazard warning lights flashing fast

Fail 5 Jul 2016 55,676 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed wheel on full lock (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hazard warning lights flashing fast

Pass 20 May 2015 55,412 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 55,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 55,212 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,065 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 55,023 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,327 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,879 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,384 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,936 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 52,489 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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VGP 887M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VGP 887M, 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 VGP 887M registered?

VGP 887M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 13 March 1974.

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The MOT history for VGP 887M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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