MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,091 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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steering rack notchy and rough...… oil leak from gearbox
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
Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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
play in near side steering rack
How Reliable is the Triumph GT6?
Based on 14,984 MOT tests across 1,835 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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