CarVerify

Free Car Check

BHT 324J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Green Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,000 mi
Last recorded40,000 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHT 324J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 40,000 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 39,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,897 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,670 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 39,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,243 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,751 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 38,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 38,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,133 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 38,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,549 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,135 miles

r/h bonnet catch not working,

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,995 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 36,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,626 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
Full Triumph Vitesse reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BHT 324J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BHT 324J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BHT 324J?

You can check the full history of BHT 324J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BHT 324J registered?

BHT 324J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 18 March 1971.

Is BHT 324J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHT 324J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BHT 324J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BHT 324J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.