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VYD 878M

1974 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

12,589 mi
Last recorded12,589 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYD 878M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 12,589 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 12,501 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 11,905 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 11,893 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 11,344 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 11,322 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

indicators on the slow side

Pass 11 Apr 2016 10,800 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,995 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 8,238 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 8,230 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 8,216 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 7,694 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 7,694 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 4,222 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside steering arm loose needs to be tightened

Pass 1 Jun 2009 898 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 891 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 98,850 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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VYD 878M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VYD 878M, 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 VYD 878M registered?

VYD 878M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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