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JBY 83J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,706 mi
Last recorded51,706 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 83J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 51,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

oil leak differential

Pass 21 Aug 2024 50,318 miles

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

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

Rear oil leak differential

Pass 31 Jul 2023 49,070 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 48,419 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 47,289 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 46,907 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 46,039 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,890 miles

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

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

drivers floor pan corroded

Fail 26 May 2018 44,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2017 43,044 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 41,182 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 39,768 miles

** front seat back are a fixed part of whole seat and are not required to be secured if manufactured not to do so ** (REF - VOSA)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

both front wiper arms loose

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 9 May 2015 39,763 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

both front wiper arms loose

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2014 38,268 miles

noise from offside rear wheel /brake

oil leak from engine / gearbox and rear diff

Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,201 miles

emissions c/o high

oil leaks engine/gearbox and rear differential

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,900 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,053 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,318 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,387 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,475 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,434 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 32,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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JBY 83J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 JBY 83J, 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 JBY 83J registered?

JBY 83J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 2 June 1971.

Is JBY 83J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 83J shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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