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YBH 865M

1973 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,836 mi
Last recorded4,836 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBH 865M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 4,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hazard switch intermittent

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear leaf spring shackle has slight movement

various oil leaks

washers poor

wiper switch intermittent

Fail 5 Aug 2019 4,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure Steering arm loose, also bolt missing (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 3,173 miles

Hazard lights not working

Fail 9 Aug 2018 3,173 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage loose Drivers (7.1.1 (b))

Hazard lights not working

Pass 10 Jul 2017 1,462 miles

Front Chassis x member rust holes present.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 1,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Flexi pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS

Front Chassis x member rust holes present.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 684 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 635 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,546 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 99,535 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,331 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Jun 2014 97,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,531 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f chassis corroded just outside of prescribed area borderline pass.

rear brakes poorley adjusted.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 91,707 miles

radiator cap is leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2011 88,798 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 88,774 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,230 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 86,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YBH 865M is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YBH 865M, 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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YBH 865M is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 November 1973.

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