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LJM 318J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,381 mi
Last recorded8,381 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJM 318J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 8,381 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 8,277 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 8,206 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 8,101 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis body mounting bolt missing (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 8,101 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings arm is insecure to hub (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings arm is insecure to hub (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis body mounting bolt missing (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis body mounting bolt missing (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 8,044 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 8,044 miles

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

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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LJM 318J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LJM 318J, 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 LJM 318J registered?

LJM 318J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is LJM 318J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJM 318J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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