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EPA 313J

1970 Triumph GT6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,288 mi
Last recorded6,288 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1970 Triumph GT637,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPA 313J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 6,288 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 4,930 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 3,489 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 1,782 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 1,782 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 1,350 miles

bumpstop and mounting missing o/s

Fail 11 Mar 2014 1,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

bumpstop and mounting missing o/s

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,533 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,429 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,204 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear drive shaft rubber doughnut starting to split

Fail 2 Nov 2010 50,204 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear drive shaft rubber doughnut starting to split

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,204 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 50,192 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 50,192 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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EPA 313J is a 1970 Triumph GT6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EPA 313J, 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 EPA 313J registered?

EPA 313J is a 1970 Triumph GT6, first registered on 26 October 1970.

Is EPA 313J safe to buy?

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