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JHF 488J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,419 mi
Last recorded81,419 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHF 488J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,419 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,354 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,294 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 81,173 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 80,902 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,692 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,284 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 8,229 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 80,073 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 79,878 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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JHF 488J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JHF 488J, 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 JHF 488J registered?

JHF 488J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is JHF 488J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHF 488J shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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