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YKM 347J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,488 mi
Last recorded98,488 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKM 347J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 98,488 miles

Both rear body mounts corroded,But not excessive

Floor thin in places

Offside front chassis/outrigger corroded but not excessive

Oil leak from gearbox and rear axle

Pass 3 Jun 2009 98,458 miles

Chassis plated and covered in thick underseal

Floor thin in places by rear body mountings

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,397 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 98,389 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 98,372 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

n/s dipped headlamp unit starting to go black.

Pass 8 May 2006 98,355 miles

front brake imbalance just passed.(n/s slow)

o/s rear brake binding on slightly.

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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YKM 347J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YKM 347J, 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 YKM 347J registered?

YKM 347J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 7 June 1971.

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