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DLA 282J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,178 mi
Last recorded28,178 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLA 282J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 28,178 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 28,178 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 28,058 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 28,057 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 27,918 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 27,645 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,128 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,857 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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DLA 282J is a 1971 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 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 DLA 282J, 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 DLA 282J registered?

DLA 282J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is DLA 282J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLA 282J 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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