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KWB 909J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,583 mi
Last recorded97,583 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWB 909J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight internal wear in o/s of steering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2016 97,583 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight internal wear in o/s of steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2014 97,220 miles

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,915 miles

slight internal wear in nearside steering rack assembly

Fail 25 Jul 2013 97,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight internal wear in nearside steering rack assembly

Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,010 miles

o/s mirror glass worn

slight play n/s steering rack arn not excessive

Fail 25 Jul 2012 97,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s mirror glass worn

slight play n/s steering rack arn not excessive

Pass 1 Aug 2006 96,871 miles

handbrake reading slightly low on offside rear

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

slight play in steering rack rack mounts

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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KWB 909J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KWB 909J, 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 KWB 909J registered?

KWB 909J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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