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RNC 323J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

2,954 mi
Last recorded2,954 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNC 323J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 2,954 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 2,954 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 2,846 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play at near side rear wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2016 2,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70x13 (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Jun 2015 2,431 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 2,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2013 1,803 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 1,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 896 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding sloghtly

Pass 11 Jun 2010 501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 99,649 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 99,304 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 97,896 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 95,537 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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RNC 323J 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 92.9%.

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 RNC 323J, 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 RNC 323J registered?

RNC 323J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 18 February 1971.

Is RNC 323J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNC 323J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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