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TMW 929J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,061 mi
Last recorded3,061 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMW 929J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 3,061 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 3,045 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering outrigger at rear suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected insecure and loose (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2014 2,787 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 2,642 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 1,952 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 793 miles

o/s rear driveshaft rubber coupling deteriorating

Fail 3 Aug 2010 793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s rear driveshaft rubber coupling deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2009 602 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 97,666 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 96,188 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 94,805 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 94,805 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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TMW 929J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TMW 929J, 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 TMW 929J registered?

TMW 929J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 20 January 1971.

Is TMW 929J safe to buy?

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