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RJL 350J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,722 mi
Last recorded72,722 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJL 350J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,722 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,650 miles

Oil leak ()

slight wear /lift in nearside front lower trunion bush

Fail 22 Jun 2017 70,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

slight wear /lift in nearside front lower trunion bush

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,033 miles

oil leak

slight wear in nearside front lower suspension trunion bush

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 64,081 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 62,190 miles

slight wear in offside front lower trunion joint and bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,786 miles

maximum wear and lift in offside front lower swivel joint

offside rear drive shaft universal joint worn

Pass 31 Dec 2010 57,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight play in offside front lower swivel joint

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,123 miles

slight wear /play in offside front lower swivel joint and trunion

Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,490 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake pads low and pitting to both discs (brake check recomended)

offside raer tyre low on outer edge

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 15 Sep 2008 52,483 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake pads low and pitting to both discs (brake check recomended)

offside raer tyre low on outer edge

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,674 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

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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RJL 350J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RJL 350J, 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 RJL 350J registered?

RJL 350J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 14 May 1971.

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