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MDH 585J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,569 mi
Last recorded77,569 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDH 585J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,569 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 77,537 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,638 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

washers weak

Pass 1 May 2014 73,792 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 71,360 miles

heavy corrosion around n/s/f body mount

washers weak

Fail 9 Jun 2012 71,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

heavy corrosion around n/s/f body mount

washers weak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,967 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 69,928 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,850 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 68,384 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,893 miles

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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MDH 585J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MDH 585J, 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 MDH 585J registered?

MDH 585J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 10 May 1971.

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