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TBN 515J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,457 mi
Last recorded48,457 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBN 515J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,457 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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TBN 515J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 TBN 515J, 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 TBN 515J registered?

TBN 515J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 26 May 1971.

Is TBN 515J safe to buy?

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