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LEC 615J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,530 mi
Last recorded61,530 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEC 615J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,530 miles

Rear diff wet

Fail 22 Aug 2017 61,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear diff wet

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,487 miles

Boot floor corroded

Exhaust Bracket broken. System still secure

Fail 22 Aug 2016 61,487 miles

Boot floor corroded

Exhaust Bracket broken. System still secure

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 61,467 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,387 miles

1 0f 3 exhaust brackets broken

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

boot floor in poor condition

corrosion throughout vehicle

n/s washer jet blocked

o/s visor doesnt stay up

Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,322 miles

Corossion to front and rear of underside of vehicle

Passengers side rear tyre side wall badly perished

Rear sills and wheel arches coroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,914 miles

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 60,838 miles

Tyres are different sizes front to rear axles

corosion in floor

whole in boot floor by suspension chasis mount

Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,760 miles

Corosion in o\s sill

Slight play in rear suspension bushes both sides

Fail 27 Jul 2010 60,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Corosion in o\s sill

Slight play in rear suspension bushes both sides

Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,598 miles

Passenger side rear drive shaft rubber split

Fail 21 Jul 2009 60,596 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Passenger side rear drive shaft rubber split

Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 60,502 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,402 miles

Slight play in steering rack

brake hoses perished

Pass 17 Jul 2006 60,144 miles

slight play in n/s lower joint

Fail 14 Jul 2006 60,140 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in rack

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (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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LEC 615J 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 66.7%.

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 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 LEC 615J, 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 LEC 615J registered?

LEC 615J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 17 May 1971.

Is LEC 615J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEC 615J shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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