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UTG 827G

1981 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,502 mi
Last recorded4,502 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTG 827G
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 4,502 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 20,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 20,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,679 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 20,679 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,403 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 19,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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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UTG 827G is a 1981 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UTG 827G, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UTG 827G?

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What year was UTG 827G registered?

UTG 827G is a 1981 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is UTG 827G safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTG 827G shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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