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TJJ 704F

1968 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,251 mi
Last recorded71,251 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1968 Triumph Vitesse49,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJJ 704F
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,251 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,744 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 70,723 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,643 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 70,643 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 70,623 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 70,576 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 70,498 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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TJJ 704F is a 1968 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1968 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 49,262 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 TJJ 704F, 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 58 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TJJ 704F registered?

TJJ 704F is a 1968 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 30 April 1968.

Is TJJ 704F safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJJ 704F shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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