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YVV 662M

1973 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,901 mi
Last recorded37,901 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph GT638,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVV 662M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 37,901 miles

Cooling fan loose

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 37,618 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,328 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 37,316 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,998 miles

both front wiper blades perrished

engine oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

slight corrosion on chassis and underbody

Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,910 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight corrosion forming on front chassis

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,567 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,444 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2010 35,434 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,938 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,268 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside front outriggers damaged

steering column has some up and down movement

fuel connection to tank incorrect fitment and very close to exhaust

Fail 28 Sep 2007 34,268 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside front outriggers damaged

steering column has some up and down movement

fuel connection to tank incorrect fitment and very close to exhaust

Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,241 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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YVV 662M is a 1973 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YVV 662M, 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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YVV 662M is a 1973 Triumph GT6, first registered on 8 October 1973.

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