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OBP 690J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

407 mi
Last recorded407 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 690J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 407 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 99,592 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 99,592 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 99,220 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 98,831 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,303 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 97,306 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 96,242 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 95,390 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 93,324 miles

gear box oil leak

slight play in steering rack bushies

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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OBP 690J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBP 690J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBP 690J registered?

OBP 690J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is OBP 690J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBP 690J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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