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YAP 496J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,342 mi
Last recorded99,342 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAP 496J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 May 2011 99,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 99,342 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 99,415 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,609 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,104 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 51,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,444 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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YAP 496J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YAP 496J, 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 YAP 496J registered?

YAP 496J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 11 February 1971.

Is YAP 496J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAP 496J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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