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GLD 33J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,817 mi
Last recorded28,817 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLD 33J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,817 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 May 2015 28,710 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,217 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from nose of differential

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,247 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,505 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,496 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,251 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,518 miles

slight wear in off side and near side lower trunnions

Fail 2 Apr 2008 18,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear in off side and near side lower trunnions

Fail 12 Mar 2007 17,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 16,962 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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GLD 33J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GLD 33J, 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 GLD 33J registered?

GLD 33J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 20 April 1971.

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