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FML 518J

1970 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,886 mi
Last recorded15,886 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph GT637,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFML 518J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 15,886 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 15,797 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 15,793 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 9,815 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 9,797 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 3,963 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear drive shaft rubber coupling starting to split

Pass 23 Jul 2009 3,390 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight movement of steering rack,bushes worn

Pass 25 Jul 2008 2,477 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside & offside front brake calipers damp but no signs of leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2007 1,715 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play from nearside front lower suspension trunion joint

Pass 21 Jun 2006 674 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside steering ball joint seal split

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 21 Apr 2006 508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside steering ball joint seal split

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

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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FML 518J is a 1970 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FML 518J, 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 FML 518J registered?

FML 518J is a 1970 Triumph GT6, first registered on 10 November 1970.

Is FML 518J safe to buy?

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