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UMR 909J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

67,704 mi
Last recorded67,704 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMR 909J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 67,704 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 66,436 miles

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 63,760 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 59,408 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 58,869 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 58,382 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,925 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,330 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear tyres close to inner wheel arch

Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,695 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,269 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,173 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 56,173 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 55,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,246 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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UMR 909J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Grey 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 UMR 909J, 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

How do I check the history of UMR 909J?

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What year was UMR 909J registered?

UMR 909J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 15 April 1971.

Is UMR 909J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMR 909J 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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