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JHC 984J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,009 mi
Last recorded69,009 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHC 984J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 69,009 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,823 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,741 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,011 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,746 miles

offside rear driveshaft rubber coupling split

Fail 22 Aug 2013 65,746 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside rear driveshaft rubber coupling split

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,921 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 64,908 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 63,838 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,850 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 61,773 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 61,104 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 59,190 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 59,190 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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JHC 984J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JHC 984J, 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 JHC 984J registered?

JHC 984J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is JHC 984J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHC 984J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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