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DTJ 737J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,457 mi
Last recorded42,457 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTJ 737J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 42,457 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,089 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,914 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 41,914 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,674 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 41,671 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,359 miles

n/s rear brake binding ok at test

slight play in n/s steering rack ok at test

Pass 28 May 2012 41,205 miles

n/s rear brake binding ok at test

Pass 22 Apr 2011 41,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,632 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,358 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 40,358 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,023 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,879 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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DTJ 737J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DTJ 737J, 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 DTJ 737J registered?

DTJ 737J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is DTJ 737J safe to buy?

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