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BAE 745J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

6,117 mi
Last recorded6,117 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAE 745J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 6,117 miles

centre outrigger n/s corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 6,117 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bushes and pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

centre outrigger n/s corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 5,661 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 5,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 5,053 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 4,692 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 4,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 4,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 3,510 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 3,510 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 3,113 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 3,050 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 3,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 2,938 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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BAE 745J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BAE 745J, 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 BAE 745J registered?

BAE 745J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is BAE 745J safe to buy?

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