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YDJ 139M

1974 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,239 mi
Last recorded36,239 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDJ 139M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 36,239 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear valance corroded

Fail 31 May 2024 36,237 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working both n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear valance corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 35,041 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt TWO bolts missing (2.4.G.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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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YDJ 139M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YDJ 139M, 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 YDJ 139M registered?

YDJ 139M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 6 February 1974.

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