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BUE 678J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

19,030 mi
Last recorded19,030 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUE 678J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 19,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bottom coolant pipe has crack all around

Fail 13 Apr 2021 19,028 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bottom coolant pipe has crack all around

Pass 27 Apr 2020 18,890 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 18,889 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling front wheel touching brake hose on full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 18,754 miles

Offside front lower trunion has slight lift.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,261 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 18,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2016 18,218 miles

Offside front lower trunion has slight lift.

Oil leak.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 17,940 miles

Offside front lower trunion has slight lift.

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 17,694 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 17,694 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 17,430 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,691 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 16,691 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f trunion joint

Pass 19 May 2011 16,303 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 15,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 14,977 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,270 miles

engine resting on top of steering rack mount.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 13,780 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2006 13,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2005 13,233 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 13,233 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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BUE 678J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BUE 678J, 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

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What year was BUE 678J registered?

BUE 678J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 18 February 1971.

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