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RBV 475J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,072 mi
Last recorded52,072 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBV 475J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 52,072 miles

Nearside Front Door has tape covering jagged edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Above rear diff loose and insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

offside front wing has tape covering jagged edges

Fail 6 Oct 2020 52,071 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure steady bar at front securing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Above rear diff loose and insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front wing has tape covering jagged edges

top radiator hose split

Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,919 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front headlamp very close to limit

Offside hand brake on this wheel has a much lower reading than the n/s, further investigation would be advisable

Fail 20 Sep 2018 51,917 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front headlamp very close to limit

Offside hand brake on this wheel has a much lower reading than the n/s, further investigation would be advisable

Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,621 miles

boot lid support bracket adrift

some corrosion on rear of both inner and outer sill to floor areas both sides

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,084 miles

Nearside welding repairs on various parts of floor have been carryed out

corrosion starting on front valance and bonnet

Fail 12 Aug 2016 51,082 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both front aND NEAR SIDE REAR WHEELS (3.5.1k)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear inside front of out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside welding repairs on various parts of floor have been carryed out

corrosion starting on front valance and bonnet

Pass 31 Jul 2015 50,576 miles

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,488 miles

Bulkhead corroded n/s not in prescribed areas.

N/S Drive shaft flexible coupling deteriated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,236 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 49,810 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 49,720 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 49,630 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 49,546 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 49,439 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 49,277 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 49,085 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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RBV 475J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RBV 475J, 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 RBV 475J registered?

RBV 475J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 18 June 1971.

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