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FPD 138J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,786 mi
Last recorded38,786 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPD 138J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 38,786 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2019 38,656 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 38,534 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 38,428 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn metal /metal contact (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (cut / ragged edges ) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (cut/ragged edges) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 38,316 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,167 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,082 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,462 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,210 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 37,210 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,593 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 36,431 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,704 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 35,704 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 35,684 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 35,684 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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FPD 138J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FPD 138J, 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 FPD 138J registered?

FPD 138J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 13 April 1971.

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The MOT history for FPD 138J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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