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GGY 148J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,562 mi
Last recorded62,562 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGY 148J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 62,562 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake drum area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under suspension components corrode

Fail 23 Sep 2025 61,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under suspension components corrode

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,604 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,412 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 61,271 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 61,242 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

slight brake bind on offside front

Pass 4 May 2006 60,950 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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GGY 148J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GGY 148J, 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 GGY 148J registered?

GGY 148J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is GGY 148J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGY 148J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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