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DYD 687J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,010 mi
Last recorded86,010 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYD 687J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 86,010 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 82,445 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,238 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 76,464 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 74,758 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 74,757 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

all seatbelts in very poor condition on mountings

Fail 1 May 2013 73,745 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 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 74,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 May 2012 74,538 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 74,283 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 74,283 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside lower trunion

Fail 23 Apr 2010 73,450 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

slight play in offside lower trunion

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2009 72,840 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Apr 2009 72,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 72,801 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres starting to perish

fuel pipe fouling body

Fail 29 Sep 2008 72,801 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres starting to perish

fuel pipe fouling body

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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DYD 687J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DYD 687J, 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 DYD 687J registered?

DYD 687J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 8 April 1971.

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