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HDA 680J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,298 mi
Last recorded5,298 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDA 680J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 5,298 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 5,060 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 4,237 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 4,083 miles

boot floor corroded around body mountings

both outter sill corners badly corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle.floor pan,suspension and brake components

fuel line badly corroded

o/s floor pan badly corroded. plated from inside

o/s/r tyre badly perished close to ply and cords. replace soon

Fail 22 Aug 2012 4,083 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

boot floor corroded around body mountings

both outter sill corners badly corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle.floor pan,suspension and brake components

fuel line badly corroded

o/s floor pan badly corroded. plated from inside

o/s/r tyre badly perished close to ply and cords. replace soon

Pass 23 Aug 2006 3,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side & near side rear extension chassis ends beginning to corrode. †Under side of car extensive surface rust

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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HDA 680J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HDA 680J, 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 HDA 680J registered?

HDA 680J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 4 May 1971.

Is HDA 680J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDA 680J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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