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AHA 685J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,414 mi
Last recorded66,414 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHA 685J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 66,414 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 66,055 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 63,991 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in inner steering joints

Pass 1 Apr 2017 63,457 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Apr 2017 63,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,560 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,843 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 61,833 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,720 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 58,704 miles

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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AHA 685J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AHA 685J, 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.

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What year was AHA 685J registered?

AHA 685J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 15 April 1971.

Is AHA 685J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHA 685J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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