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GYO 117J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,704 mi
Last recorded47,704 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYO 117J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,704 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 47,439 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 46,457 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 45,375 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 44,296 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 43,190 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 41,289 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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GYO 117J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests 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 GYO 117J, 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 GYO 117J registered?

GYO 117J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 8 April 1971.

Is GYO 117J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYO 117J shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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