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VJY 120M

1973 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,401 mi
Last recorded28,401 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJY 120M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 28,401 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 28,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 28,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,750 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2008 27,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 (1.1.5c)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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VJY 120M is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 VJY 120M, 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 VJY 120M registered?

VJY 120M is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 2 November 1973.

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