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DLW 929J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,163 mi
Last recorded58,163 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLW 929J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 58,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 56,465 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 53,743 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 53,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2008 51,750 miles

genral corrosion to body and chassis

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Jul 2008 51,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

genral corrosion to body and chassis

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2007
Fail 31 Jul 2007

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake hoses detereated

near rear floor corroded

nearside rear floor holed

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2006 44,441 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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DLW 929J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DLW 929J, 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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DLW 929J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 28 May 1971.

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