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EBY 876J

1970 Triumph GT6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,258 mi
Last recorded16,258 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph GT637,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBY 876J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 16,258 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 15,446 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 14,537 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 14,260 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 13,681 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 13,681 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 11,748 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 11,744 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 11,474 miles

o/s parking brake performance down slightly to n/s

Fail 21 Apr 2017 11,473 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 10,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 10,222 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 9,227 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 8,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play n/s front trunnion

Pass 25 Apr 2012 8,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play n/s front trunnion

Pass 18 Apr 2011 7,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 7,436 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 7,093 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 6,480 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 6,035 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 5,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 5,266 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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EBY 876J is a 1970 Triumph GT6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EBY 876J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBY 876J registered?

EBY 876J is a 1970 Triumph GT6, first registered on 10 September 1970.

Is EBY 876J safe to buy?

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