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HPA 532K

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,330 mi
Last recorded35,330 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPA 532K
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 35,330 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 35,330 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 34,718 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 34,243 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 33,877 miles

Rear brake hoses very close to rear drive shafts

Pass 29 Apr 2021 33,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 33,144 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 32,255 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 31,764 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,332 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 30,791 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 30,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 29,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,195 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,383 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,187 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,403 miles

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

slight wear in nearside steering rack joint

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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HPA 532K is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HPA 532K, 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 HPA 532K registered?

HPA 532K is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 11 August 1971.

Is HPA 532K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPA 532K shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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