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TJA 472J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

5,034 mi
Last recorded5,034 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 472J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 5,034 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable has strand broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe to ns front junction slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe at tank in boot starting to perish and crack

Fail 24 Jul 2026 5,034 miles

Horn not working horn button missing (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable has strand broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe to ns front junction slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe at tank in boot starting to perish and crack

Pass 12 May 2025 4,732 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable has strand broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe to ns front junction slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe at pump starting to perish and crack

Fail 8 May 2025 4,729 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near outrigger holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe at pump leaking near distributor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable has strand broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe to ns front junction slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside parking brake lagging in operation

fuel pipe at pump starting to perish and crack

Pass 18 Jul 2022 4,314 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 3,986 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 3,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe from master cylinder (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear floors damaged near handbrake cable mounts , repaired from inside car

slight wear in os lower trunion

small cracks in floor near seat mounts

Fail 27 May 2016 3,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near suspension arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber insecure os and ns rear mounting bolts loose (2.7.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe from master cylinder (2.2.D.2b)

slight wear in os lower trunion

small cracks in floor near seat mounts

Pass 28 May 2015 3,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 3,197 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 3,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 3,004 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 2,749 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 2,842 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 2,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 2,377 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 2,269 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 2,189 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 2,189 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Chassis Extrenders/Body supports Where Attacted To Chassis welding Could Be Better

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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TJA 472J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 TJA 472J, 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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TJA 472J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 13 April 1971.

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