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FMU 530J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,872 mi
Last recorded74,872 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMU 530J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 74,872 miles

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

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

Vehicle has been heavily undersealed preventing full inspection

nearside rear in boot area has holed but not in prescribed area

rear tail pipe is very rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2014 74,872 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside rear in boot area has holed but not in prescribed area

rear tail pipe is very rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2013 74,863 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 74,861 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 74,841 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 74,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 74,834 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 74,641 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 74,433 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 74,260 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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FMU 530J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Brown 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 FMU 530J, 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 FMU 530J registered?

FMU 530J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 20 January 1971.

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