MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Triumph Vitesse?
Based on 19,131 MOT tests across 2,177 vehicles.
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GWB 142J is a 1978 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 21,466 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 GWB 142J, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GWB 142J?
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What year was GWB 142J registered?
GWB 142J is a 1978 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 December 1978.
Is GWB 142J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GWB 142J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GWB 142J have outstanding finance?
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