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BPE 42H

1970 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1970 Triumph GT637,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPE 42H
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 93,672 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 93,515 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 93,262 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 93,260 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 93,213 miles

Both front suspension upper ball joint covers slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 93,042 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 92,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,886 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,659 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 92,564 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 92,529 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,078 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 91,948 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 91,425 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 91,320 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 91,260 miles

slight play front lower trunnions!

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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BPE 42H is a 1970 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1970 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 37,804 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 BPE 42H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPE 42H registered?

BPE 42H is a 1970 Triumph GT6, first registered on 2 February 1970.

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The MOT history for BPE 42H shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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