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NRB 123J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,986 mi
Last recorded99,986 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRB 123J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 99,986 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 99,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear drive shafts doughnuts starting to break up

Pass 21 May 2011 95,664 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 90,887 miles

N/S/F engine mtg bolt missing

Pass 25 Apr 2009 83,897 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 80,885 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 80,845 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 80,069 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 80,067 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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NRB 123J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NRB 123J, 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 NRB 123J registered?

NRB 123J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 10 May 1971.

Is NRB 123J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRB 123J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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