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BBW 575J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,141 mi
Last recorded1,141 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBW 575J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 1,141 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 1,109 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 1,048 miles

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2014 852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side rear brake has restricted free movement

slight play on offside steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2013 750 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 710 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 395 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 99,473 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 99,473 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 99,168 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 98,850 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 98,454 miles

rear wheelarchers verry close to rear tyres possability of fouling

Fail 14 Jul 2006 98,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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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BBW 575J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BBW 575J, 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 BBW 575J registered?

BBW 575J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 5 September 1971.

Is BBW 575J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBW 575J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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