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ExpiredMileage
52,072 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
boot lid support bracket adrift
some corrosion on rear of both inner and outer sill to floor areas both sides
Nearside welding repairs on various parts of floor have been carryed out
corrosion starting on front valance and bonnet
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
corrosion to offside rear wheel arch
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
How Reliable is the Triumph Vitesse?
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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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RBV 475J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 18 June 1971.
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