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VAU 4J

1970 Triumph GT6

Cream Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,596 mi
Last recorded82,596 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1970 Triumph GT637,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAU 4J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2024 82,596 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 82,178 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 81,816 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,703 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 81,644 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,385 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,826 miles

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

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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VAU 4J is a 1970 Triumph GT6 in Cream with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAU 4J, 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 VAU 4J registered?

VAU 4J is a 1970 Triumph GT6, first registered on 4 August 1970.

Is VAU 4J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAU 4J shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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