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UUX 535J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,465 mi
Last recorded75,465 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUX 535J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,465 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 75,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,285 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,165 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 75,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010
Pass 29 Oct 2009
Pass 15 Sep 2008
Fail 15 Sep 2008 75,001 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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UUX 535J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUX 535J, 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 UUX 535J registered?

UUX 535J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is UUX 535J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUX 535J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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