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XPB 5N

1974 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,724 mi
Last recorded11,724 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPB 5N
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 11,724 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 11,148 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 10,850 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 10,197 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 9,664 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 85,675 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 8,564 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 7,902 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 7,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 7,412 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 6,729 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 4,551 miles

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

nearside and offside rear wheels binding slightly

nearside rear stabiliser arm inner bush

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 27 Oct 2008 4,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offside rear wheels binding slightly

nearside rear stabiliser arm inner bush

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 Nov 2007 3,110 miles

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2006 2,860 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 2,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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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XPB 5N is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPB 5N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XPB 5N registered?

XPB 5N is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is XPB 5N safe to buy?

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