MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,956 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Vitesse?
Based on 19,131 MOT tests across 2,177 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FYY 147J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FYY 147J, 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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How do I check the history of FYY 147J?
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What year was FYY 147J registered?
FYY 147J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 3 June 1971.
Is FYY 147J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FYY 147J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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