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RPV 689J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,588 mi
Last recorded78,588 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPV 689J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 78,588 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 78,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,347 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 78,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 78,161 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 78,161 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,995 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,804 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,338 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,074 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,681 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 71,740 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 69,519 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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RPV 689J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RPV 689J, 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 RPV 689J registered?

RPV 689J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 18 February 1971.

Is RPV 689J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPV 689J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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