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EBJ 435J

1970 Triumph GT6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,286 mi
Last recorded24,286 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph GT637,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBJ 435J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Aug 2017 23,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 May 2017 23,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative nearside not working (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust mount loose

Pass 2 May 2014 23,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 25 Apr 2014 23,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 18,889 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 18,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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EBJ 435J is a 1970 Triumph GT6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EBJ 435J, 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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EBJ 435J is a 1970 Triumph GT6, first registered on 26 August 1970.

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