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HHN 533J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,318 mi
Last recorded52,318 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHN 533J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,318 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 May 2012 52,245 miles

washers poor

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

oil level low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,228 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery flat charging req testing

both front shock lower bushes perished

Fail 23 Jun 2009 51,741 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery flat charging req testing

bolt above osf wish bone into chassis

both front shock lower bushes perished

os rack gaiter perished

Pass 17 Aug 2007 50,914 miles

o/s washer jet is partially blocked

Pass 26 Aug 2005 48,283 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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HHN 533J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HHN 533J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HHN 533J registered?

HHN 533J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 15 July 1971.

Is HHN 533J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHN 533J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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