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DYU 253J

1970 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,091 mi
Last recorded96,091 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1970 Triumph GT637,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYU 253J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,091 miles

steering rack notchy and rough...… oil leak from gearbox

Fail 7 Oct 2019 96,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

steering rack notchy and rough...… oil leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,310 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 95,310 miles

Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,223 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 95,223 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 95,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 95,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 95,170 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 95,170 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 94,996 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,447 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 91,686 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 91,686 miles

Front Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2006 91,649 miles

play in near side steering rack

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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DYU 253J is a 1970 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 DYU 253J, 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 DYU 253J registered?

DYU 253J is a 1970 Triumph GT6, first registered on 20 October 1970.

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