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YCB 483M

1974 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,612 mi
Last recorded4,612 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCB 483M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 4,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 4,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kickup is on the offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kickup is on the offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch has 2x patches incorrectly welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both washer jets poorly aimed/partially blocked

front suspension arms have multiple nyloc nuts that aren't on far enough to be effective

vehicle has multiple weld repairs that are covered in underseal/paint

Pass 15 May 2017 4,147 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 4,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 3,853 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 3,853 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 1,782 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 1,756 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 1,509 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 1,083 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 1,083 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 726 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 323 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 15 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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YCB 483M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 55,409 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 YCB 483M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YCB 483M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 24 April 1974.

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