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KWE 96J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

1,386 mi
Last recorded1,386 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWE 96J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 1,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,904 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 97,706 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,616 miles

1 of 2 N/S main beam bulbs in-op.

O/S/R shocky slightly damp with fluid.

O/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 21,843 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp with fluid.

Offside steering rack boot slightly perished.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 19,904 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 17,820 miles

Slight play in steering column upper bearing

Pass 31 Jul 2017 16,530 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 13,752 miles

Both rear shock-absorbers damp with fluid.

Exhaust centre mounting is solid with no rubber.

Horn not very loud.

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Washers & wipers poor in operation.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 12,555 miles

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering columb.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 12,550 miles

Battery insecure terminal (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering columb.

Pass 23 Jul 2014
Fail 22 Jul 2014 11,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/F seat belt starting to fray

O/S/R shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Slight engine oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2013 10,657 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 10,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 9,837 miles

Steering heavy in operation.

N/S/F metal brake pipes close to bodywork and bonnet hinge.

O/S and N/S front seatbelts fraying.

O/S/F metal brake pipes close to bodywork and bonnet hinge.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 9,837 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F metal brake pipes close to bodywork and bonnet hinge.

O/S and N/S front seatbelts fraying.

O/S/F metal brake pipes close to bodywork and bonnet hinge.

Steering heavy in operation.

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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KWE 96J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KWE 96J, 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 KWE 96J registered?

KWE 96J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 16 July 1971.

Is KWE 96J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWE 96J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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