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BJB 856J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,952 mi
Last recorded88,952 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJB 856J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,952 miles

Corrosion in offside rear floor pan.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside and offside front tyres perished and deteriorated.

Nearside and offside rear driveshaft rubber couplings perished and deteriorating.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 88,951 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in offside rear floor pan

Front tyres perished.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BJB 856J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJB 856J, 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 BJB 856J registered?

BJB 856J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 16 February 1971.

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