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VYF 535M

1974 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,812 mi
Last recorded96,812 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYF 535M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,812 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 96,701 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,375 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 96,331 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 95,847 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 95,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 94,808 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 94,739 miles

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished

offside rear tyre cracked & perished

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Oct 2008 94,736 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished

offside rear tyre cracked & perished

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jul 2008 94,733 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

engine running poorly

overall braking efficiency just acceptable/in need of adjustment or repair

play in offside front wheel bearing

rear tyres cracked perished

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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VYF 535M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VYF 535M, 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 VYF 535M registered?

VYF 535M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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