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SDL 373J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

13,219 mi
Last recorded13,219 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDL 373J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 13,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 13,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 12,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 11,707 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 11,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 10,314 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing trunion. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing trunion. (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 9,565 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 8,894 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 8,068 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 7,381 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 7,376 miles

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

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

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

Nearside inner steering joint worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 6,318 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 4,251 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 2,237 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 97 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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SDL 373J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SDL 373J, 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 SDL 373J registered?

SDL 373J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 5 January 1971.

Is SDL 373J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDL 373J shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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