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GYV 933J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,009 mi
Last recorded79,009 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYV 933J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,009 miles

o/s/n/s/track road end arm slightly play

Fail 25 Jan 2019 79,003 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/n/s/track road end arm slightly play

Pass 19 May 2017 77,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 76,951 miles

petrol cap seal slightly poor condition.under side covered with paint

Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,568 miles

both rear drive shaft rubber drives are perrished

n/s/f door not closing flush to body

slight movement in steering rack mounts

rear fuel pipe very close to n/s parking brake cable

Fail 30 Aug 2012 76,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,175 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,038 miles

Clutch fluid very low,clutch slave cylinder appears to be leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2010 75,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,958 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

alternator and drive belt feel loose.

o/s dip beam head lamp didnt work correctly when first tested but ok now.

rear fuel pipe very close to n/s parking brake cable.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 74,649 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 74,645 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 74,110 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 73,611 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 73,611 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 73,395 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 73,380 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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GYV 933J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GYV 933J, 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 GYV 933J registered?

GYV 933J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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The MOT history for GYV 933J shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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