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YAF 103J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,478 mi
Last recorded40,478 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAF 103J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,478 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,693 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,723 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 37,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,015 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,139 miles

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

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 14 May 2010 30,659 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 30,659 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 27,259 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 3,143 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 90,548 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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YAF 103J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YAF 103J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YAF 103J registered?

YAF 103J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 9 March 1971.

Is YAF 103J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAF 103J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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