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ARE 116J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,230 mi
Last recorded93,230 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 116J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 31 May 2017 93,230 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,910 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 92,704 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre also perished

Pass 29 May 2015 92,434 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 91,745 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,422 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,108 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 90,674 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake lever travel

o/s front brake slighty binding

Pass 15 Jun 2009 90,215 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s handbrake performance slighty down

Pass 10 Jun 2008 90,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

low effort o/s hand brake

Pass 18 May 2007 89,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 89,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ARE 116J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ARE 116J, 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 ARE 116J registered?

ARE 116J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 10 May 1971.

Is ARE 116J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARE 116J shows 13 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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