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AAP 128J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,439 mi
Last recorded47,439 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAP 128J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 47,439 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 47,292 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 46,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 45,356 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 45,101 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2020 44,828 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 44,502 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 43,962 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,771 miles

drivers outer door release handle operation poor

headlamp aims low

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,514 miles

horn could be better

Pass 22 Oct 2013 43,140 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 43,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,918 miles

both front top swivels rubber boots in poor condition

horn could be better

nearside rear drive shaft rubber coupling in poor split condition

some play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,236 miles

advise nsr driveshaft doughtnut perished/split

advise oil leak on engine

advise os track rod end gaiter missing

advise play in both front hubs

advise play in steering rack and mounts

advise seatbelt starting to fray

advise tyres underinflated

Fail 28 Sep 2011 42,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

advise nsr driveshaft doughtnut perished/split

advise oil leak on engine

advise os track rod end gaiter missing

advise play in both front hubs

advise play in steering rack and mounts

advise seatbelt starting to fray

advise tyres underinflated

Fail 28 Sep 2011 42,226 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

advise ns drive shaft doughnut perished/split

advise oil leak on engine

advise os track rod end cover missing

advise play in both front hubs

advise play in steering rack and mounts

advise tyres underinflated

How Reliable is the Triumph Vitesse?

Based on 19,131 MOT tests across 2,177 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
2,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 825
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 566
brake binding 511
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 453
Horn not working 417
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AAP 128J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 52,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Vitesse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 825 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAP 128J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Vitesse typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAP 128J registered?

AAP 128J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 June 1971.

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