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UPP 961J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,222 mi
Last recorded54,222 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPP 961J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,222 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in inner steering rack bushes

Fail 20 Apr 2016 54,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in inner steering rack bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,132 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,755 miles

corrosion at nearside rear

corrosion at offside rear

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 24 Apr 2014 53,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion at nearside rear

corrosion at offside rear

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,600 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 53,600 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,540 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 53,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,527 miles

offside rear wheelarch to floor corroded

slight movement in top steering mount

Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,507 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracks in offside rear tyre

nearside rear drive shaft coupling split

Fail 14 Apr 2010 53,497 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracks in offside rear tyre

nearside rear drive shaft coupling split

Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,441 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside driveshaft doughnut spkit

nearside wiper blade poor

offside rear foot & handbrake poor

Fail 17 Apr 2009 53,432 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside driveshaft doughnut spkit

offside rear foot & handbrake poor

Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,324 miles

Body work in poor condition

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear floor panels corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,201 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,884 miles

Body condition poor.

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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UPP 961J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UPP 961J, 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 UPP 961J registered?

UPP 961J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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