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OVV 756J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,740 mi
Last recorded26,740 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVV 756J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 26,740 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 25,661 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 25,008 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 23,538 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 22,110 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 21,859 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 20,905 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 19,653 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 18,797 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 17,938 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 17,331 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 16,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 15,792 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 14,286 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,941 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 11,149 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 9,697 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 7,177 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 6,062 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 4,437 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 4,437 miles

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

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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OVV 756J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OVV 756J, 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

How do I check the history of OVV 756J?

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What year was OVV 756J registered?

OVV 756J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 12 January 1971.

Is OVV 756J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVV 756J shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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