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JUA 788Y

1983 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,824 mi
Last recorded72,824 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUA 788Y
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,824 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 78,582 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 78,582 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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JUA 788Y is a 1983 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JUA 788Y, 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 43 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of JUA 788Y?

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What year was JUA 788Y registered?

JUA 788Y is a 1983 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 18 July 1983.

Is JUA 788Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUA 788Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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