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RCL 111J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

49,578 mi
Last recorded49,578 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCL 111J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 49,578 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside handbrake not as efficient as o/s

Offside Rear some corrosion on rear corner of floor

Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,496 miles

movement between n/s front bottom trunnion and king pin

Fail 23 Jul 2016 48,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion o/s rear arch under wing (6.1.B.2)

movement between n/s front bottom trunnion and king pin

Pass 29 Jul 2015 46,323 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 46,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 45,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,246 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 44,246 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,385 miles

rear seat o/s area corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 43,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear seat o/s area corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jun 2011 40,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,307 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jun 2009 37,456 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 37,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,673 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 35,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,816 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 34,809 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.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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RCL 111J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RCL 111J, 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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RCL 111J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 15 February 1971.

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