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EXD 555J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

93,098 mi
Last recorded93,098 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXD 555J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 93,098 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 92,825 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 92,545 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 92,358 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,191 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 91,754 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 91,561 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 91,095 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 90,750 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 90,336 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,847 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 89,770 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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,155 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 88,707 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 88,541 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 88,187 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 87,604 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 86,767 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 86,412 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 86,085 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 84,416 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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EXD 555J 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 95.5%.

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 EXD 555J, 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

How do I check the history of EXD 555J?

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What year was EXD 555J registered?

EXD 555J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 12 February 1971.

Is EXD 555J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXD 555J shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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