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GLB 276J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,105 mi
Last recorded29,105 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLB 276J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 29,105 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 29,858 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2022 28,712 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 28,339 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 27,117 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 27,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 26,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 25,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 24,673 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 24,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 23,451 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 23,451 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,223 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 19,644 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 19,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,658 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 17,634 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,587 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 16,587 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,422 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 16,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 16,186 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 15,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,200 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,618 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 13,204 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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GLB 276J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GLB 276J, 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 GLB 276J registered?

GLB 276J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 22 April 1971.

Is GLB 276J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLB 276J shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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