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FUU 695J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,621 mi
Last recorded22,621 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUU 695J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 22,621 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 22,296 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 22,144 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 21,629 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,271 miles

Nearside Drive shaft oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,939 miles

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

Oil leak on nearside drive shaft

Fail 18 Apr 2016 20,939 miles

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

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

Oil leak on nearside drive shaft

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,272 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,820 miles

General corrosion to sills and chassis under car

Fail 22 Mar 2013 19,820 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to sills and chassis under car

Unable to check offside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,400 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Oct 2010 19,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 18,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both outer sill covers slightly adrift

Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,003 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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FUU 695J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FUU 695J, 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 FUU 695J registered?

FUU 695J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 11 March 1971.

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